Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini, the defending champion, has made the difficult decision to withdraw from the upcoming championships at Queen’s due to an abdominal injury.
After suffering a stomach muscle tear, the 27-year-old was unable to participate in the clay-court season. Upon his return to action in Stuttgart last week, he faced a 6-1 6-2 defeat against Lorenzo Sonego.
In 2021, Berrettini achieved a remarkable victory at Queen’s, only to lose to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. He successfully defended his Queen’s title by defeating Filip Krajinovic in last year’s final.
Berrettini’s hopes of competing in this year’s Wimbledon were dashed when he had to withdraw due to a positive Covid-19 test. He now aims to recover in time for the tournament, which commences on 3 July.
Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed and world number two, will be making his debut at Queen’s this year. The 20-year-old Spaniard is scheduled to face qualifier Arthur Fils in the opening round on Tuesday.
On the same day, Andy Murray, the unseeded record five-time champion, faces a challenging opening match against Australian world number 18 Alex de Minaur.
Cameron Norrie, another British player and the fifth seed at Queen’s, will begin his campaign on Monday against Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic. Norrie reached the Wimbledon semi-finals last year.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about tennis withdrawal
Q: Why did Matteo Berrettini withdraw from the Queen’s championships?
A: Matteo Berrettini withdrew from the Queen’s championships due to an abdominal injury.
Q: Has Matteo Berrettini won at Queen’s before?
A: Yes, Matteo Berrettini won at Queen’s in 2021, but he lost to Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final that year.
Q: Will Matteo Berrettini be able to participate in this year’s Wimbledon?
A: Matteo Berrettini hopes to recover from his injury in time for this year’s Wimbledon, which starts on 3 July.
Q: Who is the top seed and world number two at Queen’s this year?
A: The top seed and world number two at Queen’s this year is Carlos Alcaraz.
Q: Who will Andy Murray face in his opening match at Queen’s?
A: Andy Murray is scheduled to face Australian world number 18 Alex de Minaur in his opening match at Queen’s.
Q: How can I stay updated with the scores and results of the Queen’s championships?
A: You can stay updated with live scores, results, and the order of play of the Queen’s championships through official tennis websites or sports news platforms.
Q: What other tennis events are mentioned in the text?
A: The text mentions the Wimbledon tournament, the Nottingham Open (where Murray won back-to-back titles), and the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) event with an all-British final won by Boulter.
More about tennis withdrawal
- Queen’s Championships
- Matteo Berrettini Profile
- Wimbledon Official Website
- Carlos Alcaraz Profile
- Andy Murray Profile
- Nottingham Open
- WTA Official Website
3 comments
Disappointed that Berrettini won’t defend his title at Queen’s, but health comes first. Wishing him a speedy recovery! #GetWellSoon
Carlos Alcaraz is gonna be a beast at Queen’s, can’t wait 2 see him play! Murray vs de Minaur gonna b epic too! #tennisexcitement
omg! mATTEO Beretinny had 2 withdraw frm Queen’s, so sad! 🙁 He was d defending champ! Hope he recovers 4 wimbledon!