Madrid Open matches suspended with all players immediately taken off court

British star Jacob Fearnley was just one of many players that had to be hauled off court at the Madrid Open due to a nationwide blackout.The 23-year-old was in action on Monday against Grigor Dimitrov in their Round of 32 clash when they were told to get off.Fearnley was in action when the decision was made for players to leave courtGettyAll play was suspended at the Madrid OpenDimitrov was due to serve for the match in the second set when the Spanish capital suffered a complete power loss.

It saw Electronic Line Calling and scoreboards immediately switch off, with there being no electricity at Manolo Santana Stadium.And with the Skycam stuck above court, the decision was made to remove them from court.Other matches that have been suspended include the clash between Damir Dzumhur and Matteo Arnaldi.



Meanwhile, the men’s doubles match between Evan King and Christian Harrison against Mathhew Ebden and John Peers was another casualty of the power cut. According to Spanish news outlet SUR, the national blackout caused by the country’s electricity network – Red Electrica Espanola – is also affecting other cities including Seville, Malaga and Badajoz among others.More to follow.

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