Qualified after a successful entry into the running against Chris O’Connell (6-4, 3-6, 6-1), Richard Gasquet will not go any further at the Masters 1000 in Miami. Due to a left ankle injury, the Frenchman was forced to withdraw before the second round which was to pit him against Stefanos Tsitsipas, seeded n ° 2 in Florida.
“I don’t think it’s serious, I’ll do an MRI when I get home and we’ll see. »
The current 40th player in the world was injured in his second round match at the Phoenix Challenger last week against American Aleksandar Kovacevic (6-2, 3-6, 6-4). “I don’t remember locking my ankle, but after the game I was in pain.he explained on Saturday before lunch. I managed and it held against O’Connell but the next day, I couldn’t run anymore and it’s the same this (SATURDAY) Morning. I don’t think it’s serious, I’ll do an MRI when I get home and we’ll see. »
Registered for the ATP 250 tournament in Marrakech next week, Gasquet will not take any risks with a view to replaying the Masters 1000 in Monte-Carlo (April 10-16) which he will be able to compete in thanks to his ranking for the first time since 2018 .
Stefanos Tsitsipas, hampered by a shoulder injury for several weeks, can breathe while waiting for the winner of the match between Sebastian Baez and Cristian Garin who will designate his opponent in the 3rd round.
