The Serbian tennis player may still be reeling from an injury that caused him to withdraw from Roland Garros, but he now faces new challenges and dilemmas.
Novak Djokovic recently withdrew from Roland Garros and underwent knee surgery today in Paris. Looking ahead, he faces a tight schedule with Wimbledon approaching in just 3.5 weeks, followed by the Olympic Games in Paris four weeks later. He is now at a compulsory moment and needs to carefully consider his options and how to navigate the upcoming challenges for the rest of the season.
One of the biggest dilemmas he faces is how to approach his recovery and how long of a break to take after the surgery. We remember how hesitant he was to get surgery on his elbow over six years ago. Ultimately, it was the right decision, leading to a series of great successes. All of the major goals for the remainder of the season are just around the corner, and it’s clear that the best tennis player of all time is in great demand.
Aside from figuring out how to treat MCL operation recovery, one challenge is deciding whether to compete at Wimbledon on a grass surface. This surface can be harsh on the knees because the low bounce of the ball requires players to squat more often, placing increased strain on the knees. If the knee isn’t fully healthy, two weeks of playing in London, along with a few warm-up matches on grass, could aggravate the issue, so realistically, there’s a great chance we will not see the Grand Slam title record holder this year at the All-England Lawn Club’s courts.
