Fans are on edge regarding the physical condition of Novak Djokovic, who once again experienced pain in his knee during his quarterfinal match against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Paris Olympics. The former world number 1 found himself down 0-4 in the second set, but managed to rally back and win the tiebreak after cancelling three consecutive set points.
In the post-match interviews, Djokovic confessed that he was worried about the state of his knee and admitted to having no positive feelings about it. The 24-time Grand Slam champion is set to face Italian Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals, who is currently showcasing the best tennis of his career.
Musetti, who previously faced Djokovic at the French Open in a thrilling five-set match, is seen as having a great chance against the Serbian champion in the current circumstances. Djokovic, at 37 years old, will consult with doctors before making a final decision on his participation in the second semi-final of the Paris Olympics.
The highly anticipated match between Djokovic and Musetti is scheduled for 19:00 on the iconic Philippe Chatrier court. The winner of this match will move on to face Carlos Alcaraz for the gold medal on Sunday, after the Spanish champion dominated Felix Auger-Aliassime in the first semi-final.
Concerns surrounding Djokovic’s condition have sparked discussions among fans and experts alike. Analyst Benoit Maylin expressed doubts about Djokovic’s injury, suggesting that he may be exaggerating his pain. Djokovic, who underwent knee surgery following an injury at the French Open, opened up about his worries regarding his knee, but remains determined to push through and fight for a medal for Serbia.
The suspense continues as fans eagerly await Djokovic’s decision on whether he will take to the court against Musetti in what promises to be a thrilling semi-final match at the Paris Olympics.
