Novak Djokovic names ‘superhuman’ tennis star who inspired Wimbledon recovery [Video]

Novak Djokovic has hailed ‘superhuman’ American tennis star Taylor Fritz, who inspired his recovery from a meniscus injury ahead of Wimbledon 2024.

There were suggestions seven-time champion Djokovic would miss Wimbledon this year when he was forced into knee surgery following the French Open.

Djokovic picked up a nasty right knee problem against Francisco Cerundolo at Roland-Garros – and despite beating the Argentine over five sets – he was in clear discomfort, requiring medical time outs and painkillers to complete the match.

Prior to his quarter-final clash against Casper Ruud, Djokovic took the difficult decision to withdraw from the major event in Paris in order to have surgery.

Djokovic has now successfully recovered in time for his first-round clash at Wimbledon 2024, which sees him face Czech world No.123 Vit Kopriva.

Speaking ahead of that match, Djokovic said: ‘I made a very quick decision to have surgery [after the French Open, and] I was very …