(Photo : Clive Mason/Getty Images) PARIS, FRANCE – Novak Djokovic of Serbia slides on the internet for a forehand towards Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina within the Men’s Singles fourth spherical match throughout Day 9 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on June 03, 2024 in Paris, France.
Novak Djokovic set a brand new private file on the French Open 2024 after defeating Francisco Cerúndolo within the fourth spherical in 5 units.
The Serbian nice now holds the file for many Grand Slam wins at 370, surpassing Roger Federer.
It was not a simple victory, although, as Djokovic needed to endure Cerundolo, who made life laborious for him by extending the match to 5 units.
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Novak admitted that he was near dropping the match resulting from a number of components, primarily his recurring knee harm.
Now, he faces the opportunity of withdrawing from the quarterfinal spherical towards seventh seed Casper Ruud of Norway.
It will all rely, although, on the medical exams he’s going to have.
“The effect of the medications will not last for too long, so I’ll see,” he stated. “I guess we’ll do some more screening and tests and checkups tomorrow.”
Is Father Time right here for Djokovic?
Djokovic, 37, is now the oldest participant remaining within the Men’s Singles class after 39-year-old Wawrinka, 37-year-old Gael Monfils, and 38-year-old Rafael Nadal made early exits.
Media retailers mentioned Djokovic’s attainable retirement, however the all-time Grand Slam winner just isn’t but on that stage.
However, he acknowledges now that his physique is not in its prime.
“I mean, today I injured myself. Yes, I survived. I won the match. Great. But will I be able to play next one?,” he stated after the match.
“I don’t know. I don’t know the severity of the injury. But could have this injury be prevented? Possibly, if there was just a little bit more of a frequent care of the court during the set.”
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