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Djokovic out of French Open with knee injury, Sinner becomes new World No. 1
Updated On: 04 June, 2024 08:43 PM IST | Paris | mid-day online correspondent
An injured Djokovic sealed a 15th consecutive French Open quarter-final with a thrilling comeback victory over Argentinian Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round on Monday
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Novak Djokovic (Pic: AFP)
Jannik Sinner became Italy`s first men`s tennis world number one after Novak Djokovic`s injury-enforced withdrawal from the French Open on Tuesday. The Australian Open champion was on court playing his quarter-final against Grigor Dimitrov when Djokovic`s withdrawal was announced, meaning Sinner will replace the 24-time Grand Slam champion at the top of the rankings next week.
"Due to a torn medial meniscus in his right knee (discovered during an MRI scan performed today), Novak Djokovic... has been forced to withdraw from the Roland Garros tournament," organisers said in a statement.
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