NEW DELHI: Novak Djokovic's participation in the upcoming Wimbledon tournament has been confirmed, as his name was included in the official draw on Friday. This announcement comes amidst lingering doubts about his physical condition, stemming from his unexpected withdrawal from the French Open.
The Serbian tennis star, who has claimed the Wimbledon title an impressive seven times, was forced to retire from his quarter-final match against Casper Ruud at Roland Garros.
The reason for his premature exit was a torn medial meniscus in his right knee, which raised concerns about his ability to compete at the All England Club.
The 37-year-old Serbian world number two stated earlier this week that he would only participate at Wimbledon if he was fit enough to "fight for the title."
"I didn't come here to play a few rounds," Djokovic told the BBC. "If I know I can play close to my maximum or at maximum, then I'll play. If not, then I'll give somebody else a chance to play.
"I really will only play if I know I am in a state which is good enough to go far in the tournament and fight for the title, so that's the condition."
Novak Djokovic, winner of 24 Grand Slam titles, is set to compete in the Wimbledon final for the sixth consecutive year and aims to capture an elusive Olympic gold medal at the Paris Games starting July 26.
Last year, Djokovic experienced a close defeat in a thrilling five-set match against Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final, underscoring his consistent performance in reaching the championship match.
Apart from his Wimbledon pursuits, Djokovic is also gearing up for the Paris Games, where he hopes to add an Olympic gold medal to his impressive career achievements.
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