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DEFENDING champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open due to a knee injury, it was announced this afternoon.
The world number one suffered the injury to his right knee during his five-set win over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday.
Djokovic revealed after the match that he would undergo a scan on Tuesday to determine whether he would be able to continue at the tournament.
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