World · Malaysia Bureau
De Minaur heads to Shanghai for scans after Beijing retirement
World No. 9 Alex de Minaur has been forced to seek medical assessment in Shanghai following his retirement from the China Open final against Novak Djokovic due to an adductor injury.
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The Australian tennis star withdrew from the title match at the Beijing tournament after sustaining the muscle strain during play. De Minaur's withdrawal marked a premature end to what had been a strong run through the competition.
The 25-year-old's decision to retire rather than attempt to continue reflects the seriousness of the adductor injury, a condition that can significantly impact mobility and performance on court. Such injuries to the inner thigh muscle group are common among professional tennis players due to the explosive lateral movements required during competition.
De Minaur's immediate travel to Shanghai for diagnostic imaging suggests the player and his medical team are taking a cautious approach to the injury. The scans will determine the extent of the damage and inform decisions regarding his participation in upcoming tournaments on the Asian swing.
The withdrawal represents a setback for the world No. 9, who had been competing at a high level throughout the season. His medical team will likely provide updates on his condition and expected timeline for return to competition following the Shanghai assessment.