Two key members of Novak Djokovic's team were absent from his player's box during his second-round victory at the French Open following a medical emergency.
The 24-time Grand Slam winner defeated Corentin Moutet in straight sets on Court Suzanne Lenglen, but physiotherapist Miljan Amanovic and fitness trainer Gephard Gritsch were notably missing from Roland Garros.
The absence was due to Amanovic, who is also Djokovic's godfather, being rushed to hospital to undergo surgery.
Gritsch accompanied him to provide support during the medical emergency.
Two key members of Novak Djokovic's team were absent from his player's box during his second-round victory at the French Open following a medical emergency
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Serbian journalist Saša Ozmo revealed the medical details on X, explaining that Amanovic had undergone sinus surgery several weeks prior.
"Amanovic underwent sinus surgery a few weeks ago, and now a complication has occurred," Ozmo stated.
"Specifically, there was a nosebleed that could not be stopped by usual means and had to be treated at the hospital."
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The uncontrollable nosebleed required immediate hospital treatment and surgical intervention.
Gritsch remained with Amanovic throughout the ordeal to offer support during the medical crisis.
Djokovic provided an update on his physiotherapist's condition following his victory over Moutet.
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"Unfortunately, Miljan is in the hospital," he told Sport Klub. "He had a serious situation and an operation. I wouldn't want to go into more than that."
The Serbian expressed his concern for his long-time team member and admitted he was concerned.
"We were all worried," he added.
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"He's fine at the moment, but not ideal. He has to be in the hospital for a few days. We're all worried. I hope everything will be fine."
Amanovic is expected to be discharged from hospital in the coming days.
Amanovic is one of the longest-serving members of Team Djokovic, having first joined the tennis great in 2007. He stopped working with the Serbian in 2017 and later that year suffered a heart attack.
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Following a full recovery, Djokovic re-appointed Amanovic as his physiotherapist.
In 2024, it was announced that the Croatian would no longer travel with him as he wanted to spend more time with his children and had accepted a new role at the Novak Djokovic Academy in Belgrade.
However, the physiotherapist has returned to travelling with the former world No 1.
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