Injured Djokovic is 'out of Wimbledon'

NOVAK Djokovic is to undergo knee surgery in Paris which will rule him out of Wimbledon, according to reports in France.

- ANDY SIMS

The 24-time grand slam champion suffered the injury during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo in the French Open fourth round on Monday.

Djokovic underwent an MRI scan on Tuesday which revealed a torn medial meniscus in his right knee and forced him to withdraw from the tournament.

L’Equipe report that Djokovic had surgery yesterday which would make his participation at Wimbledon, which begins on July 1, virtually impossible.

But the 37-year-old could be fit in time for the Paris Olympics, with the tennis event also being played at Roland Garros and beginning on July 27.

Djokovic won a bronze medal in 2008 and has made no secret of his desire to add a gold to his glittering career record.

Johnny Wilson, lead physiotherapist at 108 Harley Street, would not completely rule out Djokovic competing at Wimbledon but branded it “very unlikely”.