Davidovich explains the reason for his withdrawal: "I am leaving Australia really disappointed"

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Abrupt end for Alejandro Davidovich at this Australian Open 2026, forced to retire in his third-round match due to a physical issue. The Spaniard later explained the reason for his withdrawal.

After an outstanding match against Misolic and a dramatic outcome against Opelka, Alejandro Davidovich didn't deserve his last image at this Australian Open 2026 to be leaving John Caine Arena after suffering an injury against Tommy Paul. With the score heavily against him (6-1, 6-1), the Malaga native realized it wasn't worth prolonging the battle, so he shook hands with his opponent and ended his adventure in this first Grand Slam of the year. Later, he shared his feelings on Eurosport.

Alejandro Davidovich explains the reason for his retirement

“I felt it in the second or third game of the third set. I slid towards a forehand and felt a twinge in my left hamstring. From there, it got worse, I couldn't push off to serve, couldn't rely on my backhand... so against a guy like Tommy Paul, with only one leg, it's practically impossible to win. He also seemed very fired up, but it frustrates me; the same thing happened to me last year, also in the second or third game. I don't know, life's coincidences."

"I preferred to stop to avoid further injury because I felt it quite a bit in every serve and every backhand I hit. In the end, like last year, although I didn't retire then, I played the whole match. This year, I thought it wasn't worth continuing for another set because I wouldn't compete, wouldn't achieve anything. I would just waste my time, mine and my team's. The year is long, so I prefer to go home, see what exactly I have, and dispel doubts. Right now, I'm frustrated; I was feeling very good physically, but these things happen and are beyond our control.”

It hurts more to retire this way

“I prefer playing well and losing than what happened to me today, retiring. I come here to be in the later rounds; if they beat me because they play better than me on that day, that’s fine, I have nothing to say there. But leaving Australia like this bothers me a lot because I was feeling really good. It's a tough blow at the beginning of the year, but I know it won't get worse. I didn't tear my hamstring, I didn't rupture it, but I did feel that funny little twinge. I preferred not to risk it getting worse... but it's frustrating; I don't like retiring, especially in a Grand Slam. It's early in the season, and I don't want to take chances; there are many opportunities ahead.”

No specific goals for 2026

“I want to compete every week at my best level; from there, we'll see what happens. Obviously, there are goals during the year, but I prefer to keep them to myself and when they come, they'll come. Right now, I prefer to take it easy, not put that pressure on myself; I prefer to be calm with myself.”

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