Injured Murray beaten in Rome

Updated 08.54 Thu May 08 2008
Keywords: juan carlos ferrero, rafael nadal, stanislas warinka, tennis, rome masters, andy murray, sport

Andy Murray needed treatment for a groin injury as he lost his second round match to Stanislas Wawrinka at the Rome Masters.

Murray called for the trainer during the first set as he was beaten 6-2 7-6 and the injury could affect his chances at the French Open.

Murray only has one more practice tournament on clay before the French Open

He only has one more practice tournament on clay before the next Grand Slam event begins in Paris.

Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal suffered a shock defeat in Rome.

The Spaniard is the world's best player on clay but he was beaten 7-5 6-1 by Juan Carlos Ferrero.

It's only the second time Nadal has been beaten on clay in 104 matches as a professional.

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