Berdych withdraws from Montepellier after Davis Cup marathon

Bad new for Tomas. He had a fantastic Davis Cup weekend with some side effects.

The Marathon

Finally playing 3 consecutive best of five matches took is toll on Tomas’ body. The Czech won a 4 set amtch against Laaksonen on Friday. Then on Saturday he won an epic 7 hours match with Rosol in doubles. Finally it took other 4 sets on Sunday to defeat Wawrinka.

The problem

Tomas now has some problems to his right wrist (not good for a tennis player) to take some days off.

From Tomas

“It’s tough those feelings you can have in tennis,” Berdych commented.

“One day you’re celebrating the victory, the next day you have to make a decision that’s not what you would like to do. I have to look long-term though. I’m still feeling my right wrist from that really long weekend, which is bothering me. I need to take it seriously, rest, and be ready for the rest of the year.”

The draw in Montpellier has been reshuffled and now Davydenko got Berdych’ place. 

2013 ATP Montpellier - Draw