ANDY’S AGONY
And it’s also end of the road for Djokovic on day of drama
Last year’s champion has been suffering with hip trouble and succumbed to American 24th seed Sam Querrey, who won 3-6, 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-1, 6-1 to stun fans on Centre Court.
As the Scot surrendered the last two sets, there was a moment when he appeared to turn to his support team in the players’ box and tell them: ‘It’s gone’.
It meant the 30-year-old missed out on a spot in the semi-final on the same day No2 seed Novak Djokovic crashed out of SW19. The Serb retired with an elbow ANDY MURRAY was dumped out of Wimbledon in a shock defeat yesterday before admitting he doesn’t think he deserves to be world No 1.
injury as he trailed 7-6 (7-2), 2-0 to Tomas Berdych, leaving Roger Federer as clear favourite to win an eighth title following victory over Milos Raonic. Murray and Djokovic could both now face lengthy layoffs. For now, Murray will remain world No 1 but says he will not hold on to the honour for much longer. ‘I don’t think anyone has stayed at No 1 their whole career,’ he said. ‘It always comes to an end. I haven’t played well enough this year to deserve to stay there. If it doesn’t happen by the end of this tournament, it will by the end of the US Open.’ On his injury, he added: ‘The whole tournament I’ve been sore. I gave it my all. ‘I’ll get the best advice I can, then stick with that. If it means taking a few weeks’ rest, then so be it. ‘I’ve been dealing with it for a very long time. As you get older, things are tougher to manage than they are when you’re younger. There’s a bit more wear and tear there. ‘I’m sure I’ll be able to get through it. I just need to do all the right things.’ Djokovic, also 30, is likewise considering time out and said: ‘I guess the break is something I have to consider. It’s the elbow that has been bothering me for over a year-and-a-half. It’s unfortunate I had to finish Wimbledon this way.’ Meanwhile, Jo Konta is set for her semi-final against Venus Williams today and Murray has told the 26-yearold to go on to become a champion, saying: ‘I hope she goes on to win the tournament.’ Murray’s conqueror Querrey will face Marin Cilic in his semi after the Croat beat Gilles Muller 3-6, 7-6 (8-6), 7-5, 5-7, 6-1.