DOHA (AFP) – Defending champion David Ferrer crashed out in the first round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday, beaten in three sets by Ukraines Ilya Marchenko, ranked number 94 in the world.Ferrer, the number four seed, struggled throughout, losing his serve in the very first game and eventually going down 7-6, 3-6, 2-6 in an eventful clash lasting over two and a quarter hours.Of course I am disappointed because I lost in the first round, said Ferrer, the world number seven.He was playing with a new racquet but said this was not the reason for his loss.I am happy …read more
Source: Dunya TV
