Update: Murray vs. Djokovic

By Peter BodoPublished March 17, 2007

The second men's semifinal at the Pacific Life Open, between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, was anti-climactic, mainly because Murray was still so beaten up and bloodied from his tangle with Tommy Haas last night that he said it playing the match was an "unprofessional" decision.

INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 17: Novak Djokovic of Serbai follows through on a serve to Andy Murray of Great Britain in the semifinals of the Pacific Life Open on March 17, 2007 at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, California. Djokovic defeated Murray 6-2, 6-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) — © 2007 Getty Images

Murray suffered a left ankle strain in his match with Haas, but decided that he would give it a go today against Djokovic. He was beaten 6-2, 6-3. His entire presser was a bummer, during which he talked mostly about the injury and his immediate plans (he hopes to be fit again for the Sony Ericsson Open).

For his part, Djokovic said:
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The Djoker is already assured of cracking the Top 10, no matter how he fares against Rafael Nadal tomorrow. A reporter I don't know complimented Djokovic on his maturity, and his reply contained an interesting allusion to the discussion I had with him the other day about this Perfect Player business*:*

It should be an interesting final folks, feel free to use this post as the place to call the match.*
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