Tennis Roundup: Djokovic’s Geneva Comeback, Burrage and Pegula’s Injury Woes

Tennis Roundup: Djokovic’s Geneva Comeback, Burrage and Pegula’s Injury Woes

Novak Djokovic made a remarkable comeback at the Geneva Open, overcoming a second-set deficit to defeat Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann with a score of 6-3, 6-3. Celebrating his 37th birthday, Djokovic rallied from 3-0 down in the second set to win six consecutive games, securing his spot in the quarter-finals. This victory marks his 1,100th win on the ATP tour. His participation came as a surprise after a wildcard entry following an early exit at the Italian Open.

In other news, Britain’s Jodie Burrage has been forced to withdraw from the French Open due to an ankle injury sustained during training. This setback comes after her recovery from wrist surgery earlier this year. The British No. 3 is now in a race against time to be fit for Wimbledon, starting on July 1.

Jessica Pegula, the world No. 5, has also withdrawn from the French Open, citing ongoing neck and back injuries. Pegula, who has not competed since the Charleston Open in April, is focusing on recovery and aims to return for the grass season. She remains optimistic about her participation in the upcoming tournaments, including Wimbledon.

For fans and players alike, the road to Wimbledon is fraught with challenges, but the anticipation for the prestigious tournament continues to build.

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