TENNIS
Andy Murray injury rules out Davis Cup showdown with Djokovic
Shoulder issue forces 36-year-old on to sidelines with Dan Evans, leaving Jack Draper and out-of-sorts Cameron Norrie as Britain’s only singles options in quarter-final against Serbia
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Murray will focus on rehabilitating his shoulder before the new season starts in January
AFP
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the Davis Cup finals after suffering a shoulder injury before Great Britain’s quarter-final against Serbia on Thursday.
Britain’s chances of glory in tennis’s version of the World Cup had already suffered a significant blow last month when Dan Evans was forced to pull out because of a calf injury. The British No 2 had played a starring role for the team this year in singles and doubles.
Now, Britain are down to the bare bones in Málaga after Murray hurt his right shoulder during a practice session on Tuesday. While it is understood to be a minor issue, the 36-year-old British No 3 concluded on Friday that he is not fit enough to play next week and will instead focus
