Novak Djokovic advanced to the quarterfinals due to Murray’s stomach problem. Photo: AFP.
the serbian Novak Djokovicnumber one in world tennis, qualified for the quarterfinals of Madrid Masters 1000 without having to sweat or step on the brick dust. Is that how the Serbian had to face the Scotsman on Thursday Andy Murray but a stomach problem left his opponent with no chance to perform.
The organization of the tournament taking place in Spain on its official Twitter account confirmed the departure of Murray, who reached the main draw due to the wild card: “Unfortunately, Andy Murray was unable to attend Manolo Santana Stadium due to illness“, contacted. And added:” We want him to recover quickly. “
Scotsman’s stomach problems have ruined plans for the promised “super thursday“in the Magic Box for tennis lovers. So, Djokovic will be measured in quarters with the winner in the duel between the Poles Hubert Hurkacz and the Serbian Dusan Lajović.
Nevertheless, there are still some great games to enjoy during the day. For example, Spaniard Rafael Nadal faces Belgian David Goffin. While Carlos Alcaraz, the 19-year-old Spaniard and the great sensation of the moment, was measured against British Cameron Norrie. Both matches are valid for round of 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open 2022.
Djokovic and the reborn Murray will meet for the first time in more than five years. Their last meeting in a game was in Doha 2017, which ended in victory for Nole. In statistics there were 36 meetings between the two, six of them were in the Grand Slam finals. The Serbian, with 25 wins, leads the British.
Murray performing since 2019 with a titanium hip prosthesis. The former world number one underwent surgery twice on his hip due to severe pain. But at 34 years old he didn’t give up and returned to top competition. On his debut in the tournament he won against the Austrian Dominic Thiem – first victory on clay in five years – and then defeat the Canadian Denis Shapovalov. So he reached round 16, but a severe stomach ache left him on the road.
Meanwhile, three -time Mutua Madrid Open champion Novak Djokovic defeated Gael Monfils in his debut and is waiting for this duel against the Briton. Qualifying for the quarterfinals, it will be measured against the winner of the duel between Hurkacz and Lajovic.
With information from the AFP.
Source: Clarin
