Follow usMatteo Berrettini, the former world number six, has pulled out of the Australian Open on Sunday due to a foot injury. His anticipated first-round match against Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas on Monday will not take place.
In an official statement, organizers announced, “Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Australian Open with a right foot injury. He will be replaced in the draw by Zizou Bergs. Wishing you a quick recovery.”
Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the #AusOpen with a right foot injury. He will be replaced in the draw by Zizou Bergs. Wishing you a quick recovery @MattBerrettini #AO2024 pic.twitter.com/XTe46zue2h
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 14, 2024
Berrettini’s 2023 season was plagued by injuries, culminating in his withdrawal from the U.S. Open’s second round after sustaining an ankle injury. The 27-year-old, who also faced a few weeks of absence in 2023 due to a tear in an oblique muscle, has seen a drop in his men’s rankings to 125.
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