“The best course of action is to rest”: Matteo Berrettini shares worrying injury update ahead of US Open swing

Matteo Berrettini has announced that he will miss the upcoming ATP tournaments in Gstaad and Kitzbühel after being diagnosed with chronic hip pain. The Italian shared the update on social media, explaining that after discussions with his medical team, the decision was made to step away from competition and focus on recovering ahead of the North American hard-court swing.

The setback represents another difficult moment for a player whose career has been heavily affected by physical problems in recent seasons. Berrettini established himself among the world’s elite after reaching the Wimbledon final in 2021, but recurring injuries have limited his ability to maintain consistency and compete regularly at the highest level.

The Italian had been expected to return to action during the European clay-court swing after Wimbledon, but he will now miss two tournaments that have special significance in his career. Berrettini won his first ATP title in Gstaad in 2018 and claimed the trophy again in Switzerland in 2024, while he also won the Kitzbühel title last season.

Berrettini explained that his decision was made after consulting with his team and doctors, with the main goal of being ready for the upcoming hard-court season. “Hi all, just wanted to share an update that unfortunately I will no longer be playing Gstaad and Kitzbuhel,” the former world No. 6 wrote. “After discussions with my doctor and team, I've been diagnosed with chronic hip pain and advised the best course of action is to withdraw and rest in order to be ready for the US swing.”

The injury comes after a positive period for Berrettini, who showed signs of returning to his best level during the clay-court season. The Italian reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros, continuing his progress after several difficult months and once again demonstrating his ability to compete against top players when physically healthy.

However, his physical condition became a concern after his Wimbledon campaign. Berrettini experienced discomfort following his third-round match at the All England Club, which prevented him from participating in the traditional grass-court preparation tournaments and has now forced him to withdraw from both Gstaad and Kitzbühel on clay-courts.

The 30-year-old has repeatedly dealt with injuries throughout his career, including abdominal, foot and hand issues that interrupted his momentum after his breakthrough seasons. Those setbacks have prevented him from consistently challenging for major titles despite his powerful serve, aggressive game style and previous success on different surfaces.

With the US Open approaching, Berrettini’s priority is now recovery rather than competition. The Italian has enjoyed strong results on hard courts throughout his career, including reaching the semi-finals at the 2019 US Open, and hopes that a period of rest will allow him to return at full capacity.

Gstaad and Kitzbühel were particularly meaningful stops for Berrettini, making the decision to withdraw even more significant. The Italian has enjoyed some of his best memories on clay in Switzerland and Austria, but his current situation has forced him to prioritise his long-term health.

Berrettini confirmed that his goal is to return during the North American hard-court season, where he will look to rebuild momentum before the final Grand Slam of the year. The Italian has previously shown that he can compete deep into major tournaments when healthy, but managing his physical condition remains the key challenge.

The former world No. 6 ended his message by thanking fans for their continued support and looking ahead to his return on hard courts. “Thank you for your continued support and see you on the hard courts.”

Berrettini’s withdrawal adds another interruption to a career that has repeatedly been impacted by injuries. However, after a promising start to 2026 and a strong Roland Garros performance, the Italian will hope that this latest period of recovery allows him to return in time for the most important part of the hard-court season.