Medvedev adds to list of injured players ahead of French Open | WTAQ News Talk | 97.5 FM · 1360 AM

World number four Daniil Medvedev’s French Open preparations have hit a roadblock as he was forced to retire from the Madrid quarter-finals due to a mysterious injury. The Russian, who was leading Czech Jiri Lehecka in the first set, had to seek treatment on his right leg before ultimately conceding the match.

In a post-match interview, Medvedev described the moment he felt his hip “blocked” during a return shot, which hindered his ability to sprint and move freely on the court. Despite attempting to push through the pain, he ultimately decided to withdraw from the match to prevent further damage.

Medvedev’s injury adds to a growing list of top players struggling with fitness issues ahead of the French Open. Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner and world number three Carlos Alcaraz have also faced setbacks due to hip and forearm injuries, respectively.

The Russian’s participation in the upcoming Rome tournament is now in doubt as he awaits further medical evaluation to determine the extent of his injury. With the French Open just around the corner, Medvedev faces a race against time to recover and regain full fitness for the Grand Slam event.

As the tennis world anxiously awaits updates on Medvedev’s condition, his unexpected exit from the Madrid tournament serves as a reminder of the physical toll that professional athletes endure in their quest for success on the court.