Last year's runner-up out of Wimbledon due to Covid-19

Matteo Berrettini. Image: PA Matteo Berrettini. Image: PA LAST YEAR’S RUNNER-up and one of the favourites for Wimbledon, Matteo Berrettini, has withdrawn from the tournament after testing positive for coronavirus.

After recovering from hand surgery that had ruled him out since March, Berrettini defeated Andy Murray to win an ATP tournament in Stuttgart and then successfully defended his title at Queen’s Club last weekend.Writing on Instagram, Berrettini said: “I am heartbroken to announce that I need to withdraw from @wimbledon due to a positive COVID-19 test result.

I have no words to describe the extreme disappointed I feel. The dream is over for this year, but I will be back stronger. Thank you for the support.” Berrettini and Novak Djokovic after last year's final. Source: PA

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