Novak Djokovic issued an apology to journalists after arriving late to his French Open press conference following his match against Corentin Moutet.
The Serbian tennis star required medical treatment during the encounter, which caused the delay in meeting the press.
"I'm sorry for that," Djokovic said, acknowledging the inconvenience caused by his tardiness. The 24-time Grand Slam winner had faced fitness issues during the match that necessitated assistance from a physiotherapist on court.
The delay was attributed to the time needed to address his health concerns after securing victory against the French opponent in what proved to be a physically demanding encounter.
Novak Djokovic issued an apology to journalists after arriving late to his French Open press conference following his match against Corentin Moutet
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Djokovic revealed he required injections following his victory to address the medical issues that had affected his performance.
"I had to take injections and undergo a process to deal with a blister and bleeding that I had. It was not a pleasant experience, but necessary for recovery," he explained.
Despite the physical challenges encountered during the match, Djokovic sought to reassure supporters about his condition: "I'm pretty fit at the moment and don't feel like I have any major issues."
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Corentin Moutet was no match for Novak Djokovic during their French Open clash
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The tennis star emphasised the importance of rest and preparation as part of his recovery process ahead of his next tournament appearance.
Looking ahead to his next round fixture, Djokovic remains focused on overcoming the physical obstacles he has encountered.
The tennis icon expressed his determination to continue his pursuit of victory at the prestigious tournament despite the challenges faced.
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Moutet, meanwhile, was disappointed after struggling against Djokovic.
Reacting to his defeat, the French star said: "I would have liked to take a bit more risk on that set point, with my two forehands.
"I can't rewrite history. I have to use this match as a learning experience.
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"He is a great player, and he has shown me my weaknesses and areas for improvement.
"It's interesting how these kinds of players expose our weaknesses. I will watch the match again and use what happened to become a better player."
Djokovic will lock horns with Filip Misolic in the third round of the French Open on Saturday.
Novak Djokovic is aiming to win the French Open for the fourth time in his career
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He is aiming to win the tournament for the fourth time, with his last victory coming back in 2023 when he saw off Casper Ruud.
Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, remains in contention having won his first two matches at Roland Garros as well.
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