NOVAK DJOKOVIC POSTS HEARTFELT MESSAGE AFTER WITHDRAWING FROM FRENCH OPEN

Novak Djokovic has taken to social media to thank his supporters after he withdrew from the French Open on Tuesday because of a meniscus tear in his right knee. Djokovic appeared to aggravate the injury during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday. Djokovic said he had to make the “tough decision” to withdraw from the French Open as he was chasing a record-extending 25th Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic has thanked his supporters after withdrawing from the French Open due to a knee injury.
The 24-time Grand Slam winner has exited the competition after a scan confirmed a meniscus tear in his right knee during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo in the quarter-finals.

I’ve lost many an argument with French officials over the years, trust me,” McEnroe said on Eurosport.
“You would think, as important as he is to our sport, and as little as he’s asking, is there a problem if you sweep the court? Big deal.
“It doesn’t affect the timing. He was complaining about it against Musetti. He said that clay built up too much and could they at least brush the courts every two to five games?
“Now he’s saying it’s too slippery, and can they brush the court? Accommodate him, he’s an all-time great.”
Later, as the match went to an epic fifth set, Djokovic sarcastically said that the court was “not dangerous” after he took a nasty tumble behind the baseline and was fortunate not to get injured yet again.

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Djokovic replied: “Who is playing tennis? Explain it to me. I screwed up my knee because I made a quick move. I’m sliding and slipping all the time.
“The only thing I’m asking is, every second changeover, you sweep the court. That’s all. What is the problem with the groundspeople doing it every second changeover? For them.
“You’re the supervisor; you are representing us players. I’m telling you, as a player, it’s not okay! You’re going to go with the groundspeople that do not play tennis. But they know better than me if the court is good or not?”
McEnroe had a lot of sympathy for Djokovic’s perspective and defended the 37-year-old.