August 02, (THEWILL) – Novak Djokovic advanced to his fourth Olympic Games semi-final after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6(3), on Thursday. However, the victory was marred by concerns over a knee injury that required on-court treatment during the match.
The Serbian top seed, who underwent knee surgery in June, slipped on the baseline of Court Philippe Chatrier, aggravating his right knee. Despite this setback, the 37-year-old rallied from a 0-4 and 2-5, deficit in the second set, saving three set points before winning the tie-break.
Djokovic, who holds 24 Grand Slam titles, remains in pursuit of his first Olympic gold medal. He now faces Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in Friday’s semi-final. However, the world number one admitted uncertainty about his fitness, stating: “I will have to check with my medical team. I hope I can be physically fit for tomorrow.”
The match against Tsitsipas marked Djokovic’s 12th win in 14 meetings with the Greek player. The Serbian champion drew parallels to his experience at the French Open, where he completed a match before discovering a torn meniscus.
The outcome of Djokovic’s medical assessment could significantly impact the remainder of the Olympic tennis event.
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