Matteo Berrettini out of 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games: "I had an MRI scan and was informed I will not be able to compete for a couple of weeks"

Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn on the eve of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games which begins next week as many players start to head out to Japan.

Berrettini was confirmed on the entry list released (below) in a strong Italian line-up featuring Lorenzo Sonego, Fabio Fognini and Lorenzo Musetti but he will now not be involved.

This is due to an MRI scan taken on a suspected injury from Wimbledon with the Italian advised against play for a few weeks likely until the US Open warm-ups now.

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"I am extremely disappointment to announce my withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympic Games," he said in a statement on social media.

"I had an MRI scan yesterday on the thigh injury I sustained during Wimbledon and was informed I will not be able to compete for a couple of weeks.

"Representing Italy is the biggest honour for me so it is devastating to miss the Olympics.

"I wish the entire Italian team the best of luck in Tokyo. I will be supporting you all the way."