Matteo Berrettini is not enjoying a great season in 2022. After reaching the Australian Open semifinal, the Italian player has been struggling to achieve meaningful results. Unfortunately, he had to undergo surgery on his right hand. Even if the operation was successful, he had to decide to skip 3 important tournaments: Monte-Carlo, Madrid and Rome.
Matteo will try to be ready to compete at least in the French Open. This was his statement on social media:
“Following advice from the medical experts, my team and I have decided that it is crucial I do not put time pressure on my recovery process. We have therefore decided I should withdraw from the Monte-Carlo, Madrid and Rome tournaments to ensure I give myself the proper amount of time to return to my highest level.
Withdrawing from these events, particularly Rome, was an extremely tough decision, however, it is the right one to ensure many more years of competing at the highest level for the biggest trophies.
Thanks very much for all the support. My recovery process is on track and I look forward to seeing you on-court soon.”
Matteo Berrettini in 2022
LWWWWWLLWW Ranked no.6 (career-high), Berrettini played his last match on the 16th of March when he capitulated to world no.38 Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3 6-7(5) 6-4 in the 4th round in Indian Wells (draw).
Currently, during this year the Italian has achieved a compiled 9-6 match record. Matteo Berrettini’s most significant result of the present season was getting to the semifinal at the Australian Open.
Matteo Berrettini |
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