Novak Djokovic is expected to attend the 2024 Wimbledon Championships as he continues to recover from a knee injury. This news has sparked discussions about his potential participation in the grass-court tournament, which starts on July 1.
Djokovic withdrew from the 2024 French Open after injuring his knee during his fourth-round victory over Francisco Cerundolo. Scans revealed a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. The 37-year-old underwent surgery in Paris and has been inactive since.
Although Djokovic’s participation in the Wimbledon Championships appeared uncertain, a recent upbeat training session he shared on social media has given fans hope. The BBC now reports that the 37-year-old has decided to travel to the Wimbledon Championships and might arrive on Monday, heightening fans’ anticipation of his return.
In response to a post sharing the news on Reddit, one fan addressed Djokovic’s critics, pointing out that the Serb consistently frustrates them with his unexpected comebacks. They wrote:
“Why are people so upset because he will play? Djokovic clearly doesn’t give his haters time to rest.”
Another fan speculated that Djokovic might target his 25th Major title at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, given his success on grass. They also noted the risk of injury on other surfaces, which might not be ideal for his return.
“Maybe, just maybe… he knows Wimby is his best bet to get to 25, or it is highly likely he waits till AO. He is the best on the surface among active players and will be able to play himself into form IF he is fit.”
“Of course he is defending champ at USO but that is where, by the standards set by himself, he has performed the worst there of late, not to mention how Sinner and Alcaraz will be dangerous competitors too. The surface change might still screw with the injury though. Grass is tough on the knees as players need to be low to ground, while clay is physically demanding as it is,”
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“Novak again surprises people who know nothing about Novak!” one chimed in.
Here are a few more reactions:”I’ve never been a Djokovic fan in my life (nor other two) cos I came a bit late to tennis and he keeps beating my faves but I can’t help but want him to get to 25 at the least,” a fan commented.
“He’s actually just going to watch,” one said.
“No way he plays,” another speculated.