Matteo Berrettini experienced another setback, withdrawing from the Monte Carlo Masters! Matteo came to Monte Carlo with a 5-6 score on the ATP Tour this year. The Italian has been dealing with injuries since the previous season, unable to find his old form and rhythm. Matteo scored two wins in Monte Carlo to advance into the third round. However, he felt the pain in his obliques during the second-round clash against Francisco Cerundolo and decided to skip today’s match against the young Dane Holger Rune. Berrettini felt the pain during yesterday’s clash, prevailing but not feeling better overnight and leaving the event. Matteo stayed on the court for over two hours and 40 minutes against Francisco in a 5-7, 7-6, 6-4 triumph. The Italian lost serve three times from four chances offered to his rival in the opening set and pushed the Argentine to the limits on the return.
Matteo Berrettini experienced another setback in Monte Carlo.
Cerundolo denied 13 out of 16 break points to remain in touch and give his everything in a tight loss. Matteo made a flying start and paired two breaks of serve with three comfortable holds for a 5-0 advantage. He served for the set in games seven and nine and lost serve two times for a massive setback. Cerundolo fended off a set point on the return at 3-5 and broke back to prolong the action. The Argentine took charge and rattled off seven straight games to steal the opener 7-5! The returners stood no chance in the second set’s opening 11 games, and Cerundolo served to stay in the set at 5-6. He denied four set points to introduce a tie break and boost his chances. However, Berrettini clinched it 7-1 to force a decider and gain momentum. The Italian made a fresh start in the final set, still serving well and keeping the pressure on the other side. Matteo broke Francisco in game five and moved over the top on his serve in game ten, only to withdraw from the event the following day.
“I do not know where to start. I was finally finding my level and returning to where I wanted to be; this is difficult. I’m sad to announce I can not play today’s match in Monte Carlo. I felt some pain in my obliques during my match yesterday. The pain became significantly worse overnight. After consulting with my medical team, we decided to have an MRI scan this morning. I have a grade 2 tear in my internal oblique muscle. I can not thank you all enough for your support. It means so much and gets me through these difficult times,” Matteo Berrettini said.
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