DJOKOVIC SLAMS BLUE CLAY AFTER EDGING MADRID OPENER

World number one Novak Djokovic lashed out at Madrid Open organizers and the ATP over the event's controversial blue clay courts after fighting off Spanish qualifier Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-2 2-6 6-3 in the second round on Tuesday.

Posted 09.05.2012 06:33:27 UTC

Updated 09.05.2012 06:33:27 UTC

The defending champion, back in action after a two-week break following the death of his grandfather, said it was "impossible to move" on the Manolo Santana show court and accused tennis officials of ignoring players' concerns. Reuters

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