Novak Djokovic's journey at the French Open came to an unexpected halt as he withdrew from the tournament due to an injured knee. The defending champion and current world No. 1 cited a medial meniscus tear in his right knee as the reason for his withdrawal, a decision made after careful consideration and consultation with his team.
The extent of Djokovic's injury was revealed during an MRI exam following his fourth-round victory against Francisco Cerundolo. The match lasted over 4 1/2 hours and took a toll on Djokovic, who was set to face Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals. With Djokovic out of the competition, Ruud received a walkover into the semifinals.
