Andy Murray was in top form heading into his first match against Novak Djokovic in five years. Photo: AFP
Andy Murray was in top form heading into his first match against Novak Djokovic in five years. Photo: AFP

Madrid Open: Andy Murray pulls out of clash with Novak Djokovic due to food poisoning

  • Murray had defeated Dominic Thiem and Denis Shapovalov as he set up first clash with world No 1 Djokovic in five years
  • But the 34-year-old withdraws just over an hour before their round-of-16 match, citing illness

Andy Murray was in top form heading into his first match against Novak Djokovic in five years. Photo: AFP
Andy Murray was in top form heading into his first match against Novak Djokovic in five years. Photo: AFP
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