Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini has introduced that he is not going to play once more this 12 months.
The 27-year-old Italian, who has fallen to No. 90 within the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, has not competed because the US Open, the place he withdrew from his second-round match with an ankle damage. Berrettini, who had surgical procedure on his proper hand final 12 months, additionally missed many of the clay-court season this 12 months with an stomach damage. He finishes the 12 months with a 12-11 aggressive report.
“Regardless of having educated at a excessive degree for a couple of weeks, my medical workforce has suggested that it will be a threat to take part within the remaining tournaments of the ATP season,” Berrettini wrote on Instagram. “It has been very troublesome to simply accept this, however I’ve to do what’s finest for subsequent season and my long-term profession. I’ll take this chance to reset, rebuild and finish the 12 months totally match and wholesome to start out.
“It has been an especially robust 12 months, however I’m wanting ahead to a full and profitable season in 2024.
“I’ll stay in shut contact with the Davis Cup captain and make myself accessible to assist workforce Italy in any means potential for the ultimate.”