Tennis: Berrettini pulls out of Italian Open

Not ready, might be injured says Roman after Sinner pullout

By: ansa.it

May 08 2024
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Tennis: Berrettini pulls out o

After world numbers 2 and three Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, no 98 Matteo Berrettini on Wednesday pulled out of the Italian Open saying he was not fit and risked being injured and having to stay on the sidelines again.
    "I won't be able to play, I tried doing everything, but I'm not ready to compete," said the 28-year-old Roman.
    "I risk hurting myself and being sidelined." Berrettini, who lost a Wimbledon final to Serb great Novak Djokovic, has been as high as number six in the world.
    Sinner, 22, from South Tyrol, who has beaten Djokovic three times lately, has been mobbed this week as he visited the site of the tournament.
    The tournament runs at the Foro Italico from May 6-19.