Novak Djokovic joins Carlos Alcaraz in the Paris Olympics men’s singles semifinals as a court in Queen’s honored Andy Murray on Thursday.
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DJOKOVIC JOINS ALCARAZ IN PARIS OLYMPICS SEMIS AFTER TOPPING FOES
Furthermore, Djokovic joined Alcaraz in the Paris Olympics men’s singles tennis semifinals after topping their respective foes.
Djokovic outlasted Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, 6-3, 7-6(3) to reach the last four for the fourth straight time in the Summer Games.
However, the 37-year-old Serbian superstar felt “sharp pain” in his surgically repaired right knee which causes some concerns.
“I’m concerned about the state of the knee. I cannot give you exact information because I don’t have it,” Djokovic said.
“I have to go and examine the knee now with my physio and with the medical staff of the tournament. And then let’s see,” he added.
On the other hand, Alcaraz became the youngest since Djokovic to reach the semis following his 6-3, 7-6(7) win over American Tommy Paul.
QUEEN’S CENTRE COURT HONORS ANDY MURRAY BY RENAMING FACILITY AFTER HIM
Moreover, Centre Court at Queen’s honored Murray by renaming its facility after him after the 37-year-old Scot announced his retirement.
Queen’s served as a warm-up tournament for Wimbledon, where Murray became a five-time major champion.
It will now become the Andy Murray Arena after the former world No.1 lost in his men’s doubles match on Thursday.
Murray earlier announced that he will retire after his stint in the men’s doubles with Dan Evans in Paris.
“Andy is the greatest player ever to come from this country and a giant of British sport,” LTA executive Scott Lloyd said in a statement.
“His contribution to the game is immerse and has brought us all so many moments of pride,” he added.
Murray and Evans absorbed a 6-2 6-4 loss to Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the Olympics quarterfinals.
SPAIN’S ALCARAZ WITHDRAWS FROM CANADIAN MASTERS AMID ‘LONG SEASON’
Meanwhile, Alcaraz announced that he is withdrawing from the Canadian Masters amid what he described as a “long season.”
The Spanish word No.3 announced his decision after his win over Paul.
Furthermore, he cited “accumulation of matches” and fatigue as his reasons for withdrawing at the event in Montreal.
“It has been a very long season for me and due to the accumulation of matches and fatigue, I will not be able to play in Montreal this year,” Alcaraz said.
“Hope to see everyone in Montreal in the years to come,” he added.
Meanwhile, Alcaraz in the semis will next face Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime, who beat Norway’s Casper Ruud in three sets.
