Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the #AusOpen with a right foot injury.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
Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open and Stefanos Tsitsipas to face Zizou Bergs
ATPSunday, 14 January 2024 at 09:05
Matteo Berrettini has announced his withdrawal from the Australian Open due to a new right foot injury. The player, who has not played since August 31 when he suffered an ankle problem at the US Open against Arthur Rinderknech, was due to face Stefanos Tsitsipas in his debut match on Sunday night into Monday. However, Berrettini is forced to give up his place to Belgian Zizou Bergs.
This is the third consecutive withdrawal for Berrettini, who had already withdrawn from Brisbane and the Kooyong Classic due to physical problems. The news of the withdrawal was announced by the organizers, leaving a void in the main draw of the Australian Open.
The organizers' spokesperson stated: "Matteo Berrettini withdrew due to a right foot injury. He will be replaced by Zizou Bergs."
The Italian tennis player has not played since his injury at the US Open against Rinderknech, and this new setback represents another obstacle in his season. The news of his retirement has generated diverse reactions from fans, many of whom have expressed their opinions in social networks and online comments, making it clear that they are wishing their idol could return to the courts.
New rival for Tsitsipas.
Berrettini's departure leaves a void in the singles draw that will be filled by Belgian Zizou Bergs, number 130 in the ATP ranking, who will be Stefanos Tsitsipas' opponent in the first round of the first Grand Slam of the year tomorrow at the Rod Laver;
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