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Djokovic ‘fairytale’ emerges as Serb tennis icon tries to get fit for Wimbledon

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June 16, 2024

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Djokovic ‘fairytale’ emerges as Serb tennis icon tries to get fit for Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic is fighting to be fit for Wimbledon after undergoing knee surgery, with the seven-time champion also aiming to increase his lead at the top of the all-time Grand Slam winners list

Novak Djokovic suffered a torn meniscus at the French Open earlier this month((Image: Getty))

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Fasika Zelealem
12:30, 16 Jun 2024

Taylor Fritz has confessed that taking down Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon is a key part of his ‘fairytale’ aspirations at SW19.

The seven-time champion, who shares the record for most men’s singles titles at the tennis tournament with Roger Federer, is facing uncertainty over his participation in the 2024 event due to a knee injury sustained at the French Open.

Despite the setback, the 37-year-old Serbian remains the world’s top tennis player, and American ace Fritz is eager to notch a win against him on the sport’s most prestigious stage, reports the Express.

Fritz, 26, is gearing up for his eighth straight appearance at Wimbledon, having made it to the quarter-finals in 2022 where he was edged out by Rafael Nadal in a thrilling five-setter.

In an ATP Tour video, the Californian shared his vision of a Wimbledon fairytale, which includes not just lifting the trophy but also defeating Djokovic on the famous grass courts. “Fairytale story… Hopefully me! I mean obviously to win. If I beat Novak for the first time somewhere in there, I think that’s probably fairytale stuff,” Fritz revealed when discussing his dream scenario.

A potential showdown with the Serbian ace is now in doubt after he ripped his knee meniscus during a gruelling five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo at Roland Garros.

Djokovic, who had surgery just this week, was initially told by medics he’d need a three-week recovery period, putting his Wimbledon hopes on thin ice as the tournament kicks off on July 1st.

Taylor Fritz is set to compete in his eighth consecutive Wimbledon tournament next month(Getty Images)

The tennis legend didn’t waste time updating his fans on Instagram about his determination to bounce back quickly, eyeing up the chance to set a new record for Wimbledon wins.