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Even after knee surgery, Novak Djokovic hits the ground running! Just after the French Open quarterfinal walkover, it’s time to get ready for the upcoming events, including the Olympics and Wimbledon. Recently, as he updated on his recovery, a fan of his from Hollywood, Hugh Jackman, encouraged him about his progress with a comment.

The former world number one, who recently lost his world number one ranking to Jannik Sinner during Roland Garros, offered a positive update to his followers via an Instagram video. The 24-time Grand Slam champion could be seen in the video exercising with resistance bands, practicing footwork drills, balancing on a half-round ball, and cycling on a stationary bike.

Despite recent setbacks, his commitment to getting back to peak form and pursuing tennis brilliance is demonstrated by his attention to fitness and recovery. Along with that, he wrote, “Progress,” while hinting at his preparation. Looking into that, the 55-year-old actor wrote, “LFG!” motivating him to move forward, which means “Let’s fr**king go.”

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Jackman has a well-established admiration for Novak Djokovic. The actor who portrayed Wolverine has been a staunch admirer of the seven-time champion and has demonstrated his loyalty to him time and time again. During the 2021 tennis season, Jackman displayed his passion for Djokovic both on and off the court by attending the US Open and striking unforgettable poses.

Not only did Djokovic’s return to training provide happiness to his supporters, but other athletes also shared in their enthusiasm. Stan Wawrinka said, “Let’s go,” along with a flexing bicep emoji, and Donna Vekic also congratulated Djokovic, demonstrating the love and friendship among tennis pros for one of the game’s best champions while he recovers.

 

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However, just a few days before, the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s doctor gave a striking update on the Serb’s knee surgery, emphasizing the upcoming events.

Can Novak Djokovic make it to the Olympics?

In a recent interview with l’Equipe, Antoine Girometta, the surgeon who operated on Novak Djokovic, shared his thoughts on the Serbian tennis player’s health. The details of Djokovic’s injury and the surgery were clarified throughout the conversation, providing an insight into the medical side of his recuperation.

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He stated, “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.” With his latest knee surgery behind him, Novak Djokovic’s chances of competing in Wimbledon on July 1st are still unclear.

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