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Djokovic, troubled by eye, quits
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NOVAK Djokovic insisted that he would have needed a ‘third eye’ to keep playing in Dubai after a right eye infection which spread to his left caused him to quit the tournament.
The world No. 1 was 6-3 down to Spanish left-hander Feliciano Lopez in the quarterfinals on Thursday when he retired, ending his astonishing run of 17 consecutive finals. It was also top seed Djokovic’s first loss of 2016 after 14 wins, a run which included a sixth Australian Open title in January.
“If I had a third eye I’d play the tournament,” said the four-time Dubai champion. “I’m sorry that I’m talking now with my sunglasses at 10pm. It’s not a usual sight, but that’s what it is and I am just hoping it’s going to get better.”
Djokovic, who celebrated his 700th career win on Wednesday, said the infection in his eyes had got worse in recent days. Playing under the Aviation Club floodlights made his eyes super-sensitive, he said.
“I’ve had it ever since I arrived in Dubai. It started with an infection and then severe allergy. That’s what I was told,” said the Serb.
“It’s gotten worse in the last two days, unfortunately. It’s the first time that I have had such a problem with the eye. It was unfortunate. It was ultra-sensitive today, the lights ... it just wasn’t to be.”
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