Cilic says blister caused meltdown in final


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 17 Jul 2017

Tennis - Wimbledon - London, Britain - July 16, 2017 Croatia’s Marin Cilic poses with the runner up trophy after losing the final against Switzerland’s Roger Federer REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

LONDON (Reuters) - Marin Cilic, thrashed by Roger Federer in straight sets in Sunday's Wimbledon final, said he had been suffering from a blister in his foot during the showpiece clash.

The Croatian seventh seed was distraught after going 3-0 behind in the second set, sitting on his chair in tears.

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