Novak Djokovic's worst fears materialized as a knee injury forced him out of the French Open on Tuesday, while women's reigning champion Iga Swiatek surged into the semifinals with another ruthless display.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic holds a press conference after winning men's singles round of sixteen match against Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo on day nine of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 3, 2024.PARIS – Novak Djokovic 's worst fears materialized as a knee injury forced him out of the French Open on Tuesday, while women's reigning champion Iga Swiatek surged into the semifinals with another ruthless display.
"I am really sad to announce that I have to withdraw from Roland Garros," Djokovic wrote on social media.Ruud, who lost to Djokovic in last year's final, will receive a walkover and play Alexander Zverev or Alex de Minaur in the semifinals on Friday. "It's every player's dream to become number one in the world. On the other hand, seeing Novak retiring is disappointing, so I wish him a speedy recovery," said Sinner.
"It's going to be a really difficult challenge for me, but I'm ready to take that challenge," Alcaraz said of facing Sinner.The pair have split eight previous matches, with Alcaraz winning a five-set US Open quarterfinal classic en route to the title two years ago in their most recent duel at a major.
Since saving a match point against Naomi Osaka in round two, Swiatek has looked every bit the tournament favorite and goes into her semifinal with Gauff having won 10 of their 11 meetings, all in straight sets. The 20-year-old Gauff is set for a third straight Grand Slam semifinal, after also making the last four at the Australian Open.
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