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Madrid Open: Andy Murray pulls out of clash against Djokovic
Murray was set to face Djokovic for the 37th time in his career (Source: Twitter/@MutuaMadridOpen)

Madrid Open: Andy Murray pulls out of clash against Djokovic

By V Shashank
Edited by Rajdeep Saha
May 05, 2022
02:59 pm
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Briton Andy Murray has withdrawn from his round of 16 clash against number one seed Novak Djokovic due to illness at the 2022 Madrid Open. He was set to face the Serbian ace for the 37th time in his career. Notably, it would have been the duo's first meet in five years. Earlier, Murray sealed wins over Dominic Thiem and Denis Shapovalov. Here's more.

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Murray withdraws from Round of 16 clash against Djokovic

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Murray and Djokovic have met on 36 occasions

This was supposed to be the 37th head-to-head meeting between Murray and Djokovic. Djokovic leads their rivalry 25-11. As per ATP, the pair's seven most recent meetings have come in finals.

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Murray on Djoker ahead of the match

Murray had downplayed his chances against Djokovic. "In theory I should have no chance in the match. He's obviously No. 1 in the world [and] I'm playing with a metal hip, so I shouldn't have a chance in the match," Murray said in his post-match interview. "It's a great opportunity for me to see where my game's at and to play against him again."

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Murray's performance in 2022

Ahead of the Madrid Open, Murray had lost in the second round in Miami. He was beaten by Alexander Bublik in the second round at Indian Wells. He lost to Jannik Sinner at the Dubai Tennis Championships. At Qatar Open, he lost versus Roberto Bautista Agut. Murray was ousted in the second round of the Australian Open. He reached the final at Sydney International.

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Statement issued by organizers

A statement issues by the organizers read, "Unfortunately, Andy Murray is unable to take to the Manolo Santana Stadium due to illness. We wish you a speedy recovery, @andy_murray !"