French Open tennis clash abandoned after FIVE MINUTES in rarely-seen scenes

A FRENCH Open doubles match lasted just ONE GAME before it was stopped for a player injury.

Marcus Daniell and Mackenzie McDonald started their second-round men’s doubles tie against Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic on Court 4 after a long rain delay on Saturday.

But after just FOUR POINTS of action in front of two dozen fans, the contest was ended in bizarre fashion.

After one game of tennis, players are allowed a quick drinks break by their bench before swapping ends.

But former Wimbledon doubles quarter-finalist Daniell, 34, claimed he had an issue, sat down on his chair, put on a blue tracksuit and asked the umpire to call a physio.

The medic had a brief chat with the Olympic bronze medal-winning Kiwi under cold, grey skies but did not examine the injured player at any great length.

Daniell, who pointed to his right thigh, alerted the umpire that he and his American partner – who were in the draw with a protected ranking – were pulling out and they shook hands with their opponents.

By taking to the court, the pair will receive second-round losers’ money of £23,400 split between them.

Croatian Pavic and Salvadoran Arevalo are among the favourites for the Championship and they progressed easily into the third round.

Elsewhere, bungling tournament officials sent away two British players instead of allowing them to resume their match.

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Yorkshireman Luke Johnson and Essex lad Henry Patten were on either side of the net for a men’s doubles second-round clash.

Poor weather meant they were hauled off after five completed games in the second set.

Yet when play continued across the Roland Garros grounds at 6pm local time, court 10 was empty.

It is believed the British duo – Patten and Finnish teammate Harri Heliovaara won the opening set 6-3 – were told they could return to hotels.

But given the lack of rain in the evening, they had ample time to finish off the rest of their encounter.

The ATP and French Tennis Federation have been approached for comment.