Novak Djokovic Pulls Out of French Open 2024 Due to Knee Injury Post Marathon Match
By Lindiwe Nkosi
Novak Djokovic Pulls Out of French Open 2024 Due to Knee Injury Post Marathon Match

Novak Djokovic, the top seed and defending champion, has withdrawn from the 2024 French Open due to a knee injury sustained during his five-set match against Francisco Cerundolo. This not only impacts his journey in the tournament but also reshapes ATP rankings, with Jannik Sinner becoming the first Italian male to reach the No. 1 spot.

Jannik Sinner Set to Overtake Novak Djokovic in World Tennis Rankings Before Roland Garros
By Lindiwe Nkosi
Jannik Sinner Set to Overtake Novak Djokovic in World Tennis Rankings Before Roland Garros

As Roland Garros approaches, Jannik Sinner is on track to become the unofficial world No. 1 in tennis. This follows Novak Djokovic's early departure from the Italian Open, putting Sinner in a favorable position to top the global rankings. Djokovic risks losing points from last year's French Open, further enhancing Sinner's prospects.