TennisMurray Withdraws Before Match Against Djokovic in MadridSavePrintAndy Murray of Britain looks on against Dominic Thiem of Austria during their match at the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, on May 2, 2022. Manu Fernandez/AP PhotoThe Associated Press5/5/2022|Updated: 5/5/2022MADRID—Andy Murray withdrew from his showdown against Novak Djokovic at the Madrid Open on Thursday because of a stomach illness.The announcement came not long before Murray was scheduled to take the court against the top-ranked Djokovic in the third round.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesBreezy Johnson Wins Olympic Downhill on Day Marred by American Teammate Lindsey Vonn’s CrashFeb 08, 2026Lindsey Vonn Crashes in Olympic Downhill, Taken Away by HelicopterFeb 08, 2026JD Vance and Jake Paul Watch US Women’s Hockey Team Together at Winter OlympicsFeb 07, 2026Defending Champ US Takes Lead Into Final Day of Team Figure Skating at the Milano Cortina OlympicsFeb 07, 2026Related TopicsNovak DjokovicAndy MurrayWithdraws