MASON, Ohio (AP) — Novak Djokovic’s remarkable winning streak ended with a grimace, stopped by a sore shoulder that forced him to retire in the second set on Sunday, giving Andy Murray a 6-4, 3-0 win in the finals of the Western & Southern Open.
The world’s top-ranked player had won 16 consecutive matches since his only loss of the season, in the semifinals against Roger Federer on June 3 at Roland Garros. The winning streak has taken a toll.
He was completely off his game against Murray, who took advantage for his second tournament title of the season. Djokovic got his shoulder treated after he lost the first set, grimacing at one point.
Djokovic is a sensational 57-2 on the season.
