"I am heartbroken to announce that I have to withdraw from @wimbledon due to the positive COVID-19 test result."
with a post on his Instagram profile, Matteo Berrettini announced his forfeit from the Wimbledon tournament.
Today he would have to face Garin.
"I have had flu symptoms and have been in isolation for the last few days - wrote Berrettini - Although the symptoms are not serious, I decided it was important to do another test this morning to protect the health and safety of my fellow competitors and everyone. the others involved in the tournament ".
"I have no words - concludes Berrettini - to describe the extreme disappointment I feel. The dream is over for this year, but I will come back stronger. Thanks for the support"
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"I'm sorry that our Matteo will not be able to defend last year's result at Wimbledon and for me he could also improve it. Let's hope he is better than before, Italy is still well represented."
This was stated by Undersecretary for Sport, Valentina Vezzali, commenting on the forfeit of the blue due to the positivity to Covid-19 on the sidelines of the presentation of World Street skateboarding in Rome.
"Sport is also this - he continues - Matteo will go on, he will be able to prove his worth and make up for himself. He is a point of reference for the young people of our country".