First participant on the checklist of replacements to hitch the Wimbledon qualifying desk which begins this Monday, Jules Marie, present 246th participant on the earth, was desperately ready for a withdrawal, to the purpose of asking Andy Murray, who had just lately had once more surgical procedure, to… withdraw earlier than the “deadline”, set at 11 a.m.!
Whereas this message despatched to the three-time Grand Slam winner precipitated loads of speak, the French player-youtuber justified himself in a narrative Instagram.
“My message to Andy made many snicker quite a bit. Others much less so, you’ll be able to’t please everybody. Clearly, I had no unhealthy intentions. He was introduced forfeit by all of the media together with the ATP (…) I stated to myself that it was nonetheless a disgrace if he left at 11:10 a.m. as an alternative of earlier than 11 a.m. as a result of I would not be capable to play. I do not even know if he is aware of the rule as a result of I do not assume he is ever been on this scenario. Two and a half years on the ATP circuit, toiling each week: being so near the purpose and doubtlessly not reaching it inside ten minutes was inconceivable only for a withdrawal from an official checklist (…) So somewhat message with nerve as a result of who do not strive something, do not strive something. Lastly, I learn that his crew denied the knowledge. I want Andy a superb restoration and a superb Wimbledon if he performs it. And for me, it is going to be subsequent yr with out having to attend for a package deal »
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