The first quarter-final at the Shanghai Masters ended prematurely when Arthur Gea was forced to retire just 22 minutes into Thursday's clash with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Medical timeout and early exit
The Frenchman quickly went a break down and called the physio for help, receiving a three-minute medical timeout. He played just three more points before calling it quits.
Commentators note emotional reaction
According to commentators, Gea looked “close to tears” as he left the court.
The retirement marks the second mid-match withdrawal at the Shanghai Masters in as many days.
