Matteo Berrettini was rising on the grass and was the favorite at Wimbledon. Photo EFE / EPA / JOHN G. MABANGLO
Italian Matteo Berrettini, a Wimbledon favorite and last year’s finalist, left the tournament after testing positive for covid.
The 26-year-old player who It came from winning nine consecutive games between Stuttgart and Halleconfirmed the positive on his social networks and his withdrawal from the tournament.
The transalpine is the second important defeat in the lower part of the standings, where Rafael Nadal is located, together with the Croatian Marin Cilic, who is also positive for covid.
“I have had flu symptoms and have isolated myself for the past few days. Even though the symptoms weren’t severe, I decided it was important to get tested this morning to protect the health of the rest of the contestants and people involved in the tournament, “she explained.
Upon discovering the test, he added: “It is with a broken heart that I announce that I have to retire from Wimbledon due to a positive test for covid-19. I have no words to describe how disappointed I am. The dream for this year is over, but I will come back stronger“.
Berrettini was a finalist here last year and has been 31-3 on the grass since 2019.
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With information from EFE
Source: Clarin
