Source :- PERTH NOW NEWS
Alex de Minaur has been left shattered by having to pull out injured from a thrilling China Open final duel with Novak Djokovic in Beijing after both men needed medical treatment.
Djokovic had just won a marathon first set in a tiebreak after 67 minutes in Tuesday’s showdown when calling for the trainer for more treatment on his ongoing physical struggles.
But after he’d been treated on court, there was more surprise immediately afterwards as Australian No.1 de Minaur also required an off-court medical timeout for what appeared to be a groin injury.
De Minaur returned, his left thigh heavily strapped, only to play an excellent first game to hold serve in the second set but then glumly approached the net to shake hands with his Serbian opponent, explaining that he couldn’t carry on.
It was a sad end to what had been a brilliant, lung-busting contest, with the amazing 39-year-old Djokovic claiming victory at 7-6 (7-3) 0-1 to claim the 102nd title of his career.
