Week 23 - Challenger (€127,000) - Aegon Surbiton Trophy, Great Britain - grass

Spectator · All-time great

Week 23 - Challenger (€127,000) - Aegon Surbiton Trophy, Great Britain - grass

stevemcqueen · Futures qualifying

Dan is forced to retire. Such a shame, who was really looking positive and in complete control. He hobbled off court, despite having been heavily strapped by the trainer. He won't be playing next week. Apart from his excellent play, the other positive is that he can enjoy a beverage. The alcohol will promote vasodilation and improve bloodflow to the affected area. works for me every time!

the addict · Tennis legend

stevemcqueen wrote:
very worrying moment, I think Dan's calf has gone. will be suprised if he can continue.

Yes, must have been his calf, trainer strapped most of his lower leg. So Dan retired at the score I posted a few minutes ago, after looking comfortably in control.

thejester · Satellite level

That is absolutely gutting, so close to the (probable) end of the match as well. Hope Dan can recover in time for Wimbledon, which might be a stretch if it's muscular.

Jan · Hall of fame

Oh NO NO NO

Samson · Lower Club Player

What a shame. Hope Dan recovers well.

paulisi · Tennis legend

Dan was cruising the match as well - no chance he will play Nottingham or Queens...

Priesty · Challenger level

Gutting cry

Hope he's feeling better soon, and certainly that he's fit for the US Open, since I'll be there in person as the board's roving reporter biggrin

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

It's so horrible when players get injured.....

It was Dan's calf before, wasn't it? The same leg?

Bob in Spain · Tennis legend

Devastating for Dan. No time is a good time to get injured, but when you are building up for a string of tournaments on home soil, and on a surface you love to play on, it just makes it all the worst. We can only hope that this is a minor injury and that Dan will be back sooner rather than later.

Priesty · Challenger level

Coup Droit wrote:
It's so horrible when players get injured.....

It was Dan's calf before, wasn't it? The same leg?

I thought it was the knee, not sure which one.

Oakland2002 · All-time great

Yes pretty certain it was his knee back in 2013, very disappointed for him. It would be good to hear him commentating if he is not fit for Wimbledon! Never boring.

JonH · All-time great

Sugita won the final in two breakers, good week. Already in main draw at SW 17

-- Edited by JonH on Sunday 11th of June 2017 03:05:23 PM

EddietheEagle · County player

SW17 - the Tooting Bec open? I'm surprised he entered.

JonH · All-time great

EddietheEagle wrote:
SW17 - the Tooting Bec open? I'm surprised he entered.

Ha! I was trying to be clever what is the Wimbledon post code, SW19??! My brain has gone! And I am a Northerner!

-- Edited by JonH on Monday 12th of June 2017 10:30:07 AM

-- Edited by JonH on Monday 12th of June 2017 10:30:41 AM