Matteo Berrettini’s Roland Garros journey came to an abrupt end when he retired during his quarterfinal match against Matteo Arnaldi due to a hip injury. Trailing 7-5, 5-2, Berrettini was forced to concede, making Arnaldi the second man to win a Roland-Garros quarterfinal by retirement in the Open era.
Berrettini expressed his reluctance to retire, stating that it was a challenging decision but necessary for his future tournaments and recovery. Despite battling on after a medical timeout, the former world No.6 eventually had to withdraw from the match after experiencing significant pain.
After leaving the court due to severe soreness and pain, Berrettini hopes the injury is not serious and awaits further medical evaluation. He acknowledged his disappointment at the turn of events but emphasized the importance of making the right decision to prevent further damage and ensure a quicker recovery.
The Italian player, who began the tournament ranked 105th, has now moved up to 48th in the ATP Live Rankings after this quarterfinal appearance. Berrettini, while saddened by the outcome, expressed pride in his fighting spirit throughout the tournament despite the unfortunate end to his Roland Garros campaign.
