I'm surprised, Davydenko is playing in the Monte Carlo Masters!!!?

Question

Didn't he just retired against Federer a few days ago in the finals of the Estoril Open?? This is suspicious. Did he gave up easily in that match because he's allowing himself to play in the Monte Carlo Masters?

http://montecarlo.masters-series.com/1/en/oop/default.asp

Answer 1

He retired against Federer as Estoril?! Hmmm maybe I would've known that if maybe coverage of tennis wasn't so crappy here in the US, LMAO. Davydenko plays allot of tennis every year, so he probably did it so he could be ready for Monte Carlo. That and he knew mono or not, Federer was gonna beat him.

Answer 2

Three possibilities:

1. He probably thought he couldn't beat Fed and already had the runner-up prize money wrapped up anyway.

2. Maybe he thought the injury was more severe than it was at the time. ;~)

3. This guy plays more tennis than anyone on the men's tour. So he wanted to at least get in a few rounds in MC. He might be suffering from the Kafelnikov syndrome -- it's all about the moolah!

Answer 3

yes.. he is playing in monte carlo... maybe, to prevent severe injury, he retired in Estoril so he could play in monte carlo,... he won his match today 6-2 7-6(5) against Bolelli..

Answer 4

It's not always a definite, crippling injury. I believe Davydenko stated that he had some pain, and didn't want to risk an injury severe enough to prevent him from playing in the masters, especially if he thought there wasn't much to be gained from forcing himself to finish, with little chance of winning.

IMO, if that was really the case, it's a smart decision, a small sacrifice in order to get bigger gains.

Answer 5

Yeah, that sort of pissed me off, because come'on, it obviously wasn't THAT bad. I guess he knew he couldn't win, so he tossed in the towel. Though, I don't think he typically does that, so I should give him the benefit of doubt.