Daniel Medvedev He said Friday that he will not defend his title Qatar Open next week as he is yet to return to full fitness after pulling out of the event in Rotterdam due to a leg injury and fatigue.
The Russian has not played since he lost against Jannik Sinner the Australian Open final last month.
“Unfortunately, I will not be able to defend my title in Doha this year. I am not 100% ready to compete,” the 2021 US Open champion said on Instagram.
“I’m very sorry to the tournament, the fans and the event sponsors who always treated me so well when I have been in Doha. I love playing in Doha and I hope to return in the future.”
Medvedev beat Andy Murray in last year’s final.
Rafael Nadal He also withdrew from the ATP 250 tournament, which will be held in Doha from February 19 to 24, because the 22-time Grand Slam champion is not in full physical condition to face a tournament of these qualities and plans to reappear in Indian Wells in March.
Source: La Verdad
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