Sinner Becomes World No. 1 After Djokovic Withdraws from French Open Due to Knee Injury

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open due to a torn meniscus in his right knee. The injury, which surfaced during his fourth-round victory against Francisco Cerundolo, has forced the Serbian player to pull out of the tournament, ending his quest for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic's withdrawal allows his scheduled quarterfinal opponent, Norwegian Casper Ruud, to advance to the semifinals. Ruud will face either Alexander Zverev or Alex de Minaur in the next round.

As a result of Djokovic's exit, Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner is set to become the new world No. 1 when the rankings are updated. This marks a significant milestone as Sinner becomes the first Italian man to achieve this ranking. Sinner, who defeated Grigor Dimitrov to reach the semifinals, expressed his wishes for Djokovic's speedy recovery. The absence of both Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, who have collectively won 46 major titles, signifies a notable shift in the landscape of men's tennis at Roland Garros. Djokovic's participation in the upcoming Wimbledon tournament, which begins on July 1, remains uncertain.