Italy’s Matteo Berrettini stated on Friday that he would miss the Davis Cup closing beginning this month as a result of damage and described his return as “painful and disappointing”.
The 25-year-old was compelled to tug out of the ATP Finals on Tuesday with a abdomen damage and was changed by compatriot Janik Sinar within the season-ending event.
Italy’s top-ranked participant Berrettini may also miss the Davis Cup closing to be held from November 25 to December. 5. Italy will face the United States and Colombia in Group E of the 18-team event.
“This is the last thing I wanted to announce to end the best season of my career. It was a wonderful year, full of emotions, victories, painful defeats and unfortunately injuries,” Berrettini wrote on Instagram.
“This is the final purpose why I can not take part within the Davis Cup this 12 months. It is ineffective to let you know how painful and miserable these previous few days have been; This is definitely the toughest to abdomen of all attainable eventualities. ,
Berrettini reached his first Grand Slam closing this 12 months at Wimbledon, the place he misplaced to Novak Djokovic, reaching quantity seven on this planet rankings.
He was set to be a part of a powerful Italian Davis Cup crew that additionally included Sinar, Fabio Fognini, Lorenzo Sonego and Lorenzo Musetti.
“I’m stopping, but only to come back stronger and give myself and all of you even bigger victories and emotions,” Berrettini stated.
“Our team is one of the strongest fielders ever and I am sure they will take the colors of our flag to a great height. My 2021 ends with many regrets, but looking back I can only be proud of the journey I have been on.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
