WATCH: Matteo Berrettini screams in pain after twisting his ankle in a horrible fall, forced to forfeit from the US Open

Matteo Berrettini takes a nasty fall at the US Open against Arthur Rinderknech, forced to forfeit.

WATCH: Matteo Berrettini screams in pain after twisting his ankle in a horrible fall, forced to forfeit from the US Open

Matteo Berrettini takes a nasty fall at the US Open (Credits: Twitter)

Matteo Berrettini‘s luck continues to go against him. After a remarkable 2022 season, he has found himself in difficult positions throughout the 2023 season. The Italian has been stuck with back-to-back injuries and personal issues as well. Things got only worse at the US Open 2023 today.

Playing against Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the second round, Berrettini had already lost the first set. Trying to fight his way back into the match, he took a massive fall in the second set during the ninth game. Down 3-5, he was fighting to hold Rinderknech when he rolled his ankle and collapsed on the ground shrieking in pain.

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As soon as he went down, Rinderknech and the ball kids rushed to his aid. While the Frenchman checked upon Berrettini, the ball kids blocked the camera’s with umbrellas around him to not show him lying in pain. Berrettini’s trainers and physios rushed to his help to check upon him as he was helped by them to reach his seat.

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After much consideration, the team decided it was not feasible for the Italian to continue playing. They communicated the decision to the chair umpire and the opponent as the two shared a hug while the spectators applauded.

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Arthur Rinderknech into the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time

Matteo Berrettini helped by his trainer before informing Arthur Rinderknech and the umpire of his forfeit
Matteo Berrettini helped by his trainer before informing Arthur Rinderknech and the umpire of his forfeit (Credits: US Open Twitter handle)

Matteo Berrettini’s injury was as serious as it looked. A fighter so far in his career, the manner in which he went down screaming in agony made it clear he won’t be in a position to continue. Despite consultation with his trainer, he saw it fitting to hand a walkover to Arthur Rinderknech and forfeit from the US Open.

As a result, Arthur is in the third round of a Grand Slam for the very first time in his career. He now awaits the winner of the match between Russia’s Andrey Rublev and compatriot Gael Monfils. As for Berrettini, what has already been a horrible season, has just gotten even worse.

All eyes from his camp and his fans will be on the reports of the scans that he will have to undergo to understand the extent of his injury. Alexander Zverev’s injury against Rafael Nadal at the 2022 French Open was quite similar but it won’t be wise to speculate much on the subject unless official confirmation. Wishing the Italian a speedy recovery and hope to see him back soon on the Tour.

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