Djokovic collapse paves way for Russian triumph in Davis Cup tennis

0 Comments | AFP, February, 2008

PARIS (AFP) — Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic suffered a dramatic on-court collapse as he failed in his brave bid to rescue Serbia's Davis Cup dream against Russia on Sunday.

The Serbs had trailed 2-1 overnight going into the final day of the World Group clash in Moscow and Djokovic, who had missed Friday's singles because of flu, battled into a two-set lead over Nikolay Davydenko.

He was 6-4, 6-3, 3-0 ahead after two and a half hours on court, but once the Russian had clawed back to win the third set 6-4, the Serbian retired complaining of dizziness and nausea.

"I decided to stop as I didn't want to risk my health," said Djokovic.

"I wanted to fight. I tried to play but in the end I was aware of the fact that I was very dizzy and had no...