Novak Djokovic Injury: Encouraging Update on ‘Limping’ Serb for Tennis Fans as Wimbledon Hunt Remains Intact

Nole fans can breathe a big sigh of relief! Novak Djokovic got injured while playing the R16 match against Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo during the recently concluded French Open. The Djoker was forced to undergo surgery at the Ramsay Sante clinic in Paris. As per reports, the Serbinator is currently undergoing further treatment in his hometown, and he was spotted walking without any major difficulties!

Will the fans get a chance to see the Serbian at the grass slam this year? Although the injury was quite serious, with an initially suggested three-week recovery period, looking at his progress right now, fans can only keep their fingers crossed. According to Telegraf, he was limping a bit but was without crutches. Djokovic arrived at the clinic at 8:30 am, and the treatment lasted about 70 minutes. He was spotted accompanied by his entourage while leaving the clinic in Belgrade.

The Center for Hyperbaric Medicine in Belgrade is where the 24-time grand slam champion is receiving further treatment. The process that the Serbian tennis star is going through at the moment is essentially an oxygen treatment. It helps in healing the muscles, bones, and ligament injuries much faster. Fans now hope he recovers well in time and makes his presence felt at Wimbledon and the Paris Olympics.

The tennis world witnessed a rare sight when Djokovic lost to the 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz at the Wimbledon 2023 men’s singles final. The Serbian tennis star broke down in tears while speaking after his loss to the youngster. After 7 Wimbledon titles, Djokovic fought a five-setter for an eighth, but it was for naught.

Will he get the chance to compete this year, or is there yet another disappointment waiting for the 37-year-old? His surgeon Antoana Geromete spoke about his recovery process, and here’s what the doctor had to say.

Novak Djokovic’s surgeon reveals the “extraordinary” deed of the Serbian tennis star

During a recent interview, Geromete said that they would gradually increase the load and see the reaction of the knee. They will check if it remains ‘dry‘ and without any swelling or pain. “It will be progress from day to day, but it is impossible to predict the state in which it will be in a week, or two, and so on. But to be at 100% in three weeks, it really seems difficult to achieve,” said the surgeon.

However, the doctor was quite surprised to see Novak Djokovic continuing his game in that match after the injury. Geromete went on to add, “There was a certain urgency, Djokovic had to be operated on immediately. Considering the injury, I think what Djokovic did on the court was extraordinary, 99% of people would have gone to the emergency room.”

He believes now it all depends on how his knee reacts to this. However, looking at his progress at the clinic in Belgrade, fans can hope for another great show on grass by the former number 1.