Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open through injury.

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Novak Djokovic has seen his French Open title defence come within inches of failing on two occasions already in 2024, but has somehow wriggled free to advance.

The Serbian clinched a five-set victory over Lorenzo Musetti at 3:07am in the third round, before being backed into a near-inescapable corner by Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round.

The 37-year-old found himself 2-1 down in sets and a break down in the fourth set against Cerundolo, but tapped into his well of experience and unprecedented endurance to win 11 of the last 15 games to secure two more decisive sets.

There is no doubt the walls are closing around Djokovic with the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz hitting form, but if there's one thing we know about the Serbian based on his career so far: do not underestimate his ability to win.

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When does Novak Djokovic play next at the French Open 2024?

Novak Djokovic's next match is against [7] Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals of the French Open 2024.

They will face each other on Wednesday 5th June 2024 at approximately TBC UK time.

Novak Djokovic results (French Open 2024)

All UK time.

Quarter-finals – Wednesday 5th June

[1] Novak Djokovic v [7] Casper Ruud

Fourth Round

[1] Novak Djokovic 6-1 5-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 [21] Francisco Cerundolo

Third Round

[1] Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-7 2-6 6-3 6-0 [30] Lorenzo Musetti

Second Round

[1] Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-1 6-2 Roberto Carballes Baena

First Round

[1] Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6 6-4 Pierre-Hugues Herbert

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