Medvedev withdraws from the Madrid Open: the moment of injury

Alarms went off around her Daniil Medvedev (4th in ATP). The Russian was unable to continue playing his match and was forced to retire due to injury in the match corresponding to the World Cup quarter-finals Madrid Masters 1000 Reverse Jerry Lehica (31 degrees).

The result showed that the Czech won the first set 6-4. In any case, in previous matches, it was already expected that the Muscovites' physicality would not last much longer on the Spanish clay courts.

but; What happened? Barely three and a half games were played The former world number one began showing signs of pain in his leg. With little ability to move, he struck a powerful blow that extended far.

Quickly, he can be seen walking with great difficulty. Although he sought medical assistance and was treated in the locker room, he was only able to stay until the end of the first set.

Russian expectations are as yet unknown. It is known that the coming weeks will be full of important tournaments: from May 8 to 19 Rome Masters 1000 In a few days it will start Roland Garros.

The second Grand Slam tournament of the season will take place from May 26 to July 9 and the Moscow native's presence is still unknown.