Former world number 6 Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a foot injury, organizers announced on Sunday.
Berrettini was scheduled to face Greek seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in a high-profile first-round match on Monday.
“Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a right foot injury. He will be replaced in the draw by Zizou Bergs. I wish you a speedy recovery,” the organizers said in a statement. communicated.
Berrettini endured an injury-riddled 2023 season, which ended when he was forced to withdraw from his second round match at the US Open after injuring his ankle.
The 27-year-old, who also missed a few weeks of action in 2023 due to a torn oblique muscle, has fallen to 125th in the men’s rankings.
The Australian Open takes place from January 14 to 28.
