Matteo Berrettini, who was all set to make a triumphant comeback at the US Open after a series of disappointments in the recent few months suffered a shocker at the US Open. The Italian player, who comfortably won the first round at the Flushing Meadows was looking in sublime form.

However, little did he know that fate had some other plans for him. While playing against Arthur Rinderknech in the second round of the US Open, an unexpected tumble resulted in the Italian withdrawing from the match. Not only this but the severity of the injury was clearly evident after his team immediately rushed to his rescue.

Matteo Berrettini forced to retire after an ankle injury forced his way out

The drama unfolded at the US Open as Italy’s Matteo Berrettini faced a dramatic halt during his second-round duel against Arthur Rinderknech. In an important moment of the match, Berrettini’s ill-fated tumble brought the proceedings to a jarring standstill, compelling him to prematurely exit the encounter.

Despite trailing by a set, Berrettini had been seeking a resurgence in the second, with the score at 6-4, 5-3 in favor of Rinderknech. The match took a heartbreaking turn when Berrettini, locked in fierce competition, fell abruptly to the ground, forcing an untimely end to his campaign.

The shockwave of the fall resulted in a walkover victory for Rinderknech, but the unforeseen exit left a lingering air of uncertainty and concern. On the sidelines, Berrettini’s father and the physio hastened to assess the situation, as the abrupt conclusion cast a light on what had promised to be a gripping showdown at the iconic US Open.

With his defeat, Berrettini joins a list of top players to make their way out of the tournament

With the loss, he joined a list of some named athletes to have lost from the US Open. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Bublik, John Isner, and now Matteo Berrettini have also made their way out of the tournament. With this, the underdogs have become the undergoes now as they have defined a new era in the US Open.

Thus, with Berrettini forcing his way out, Arthur Rinderknech made his way into the next round. With new talents rising up, it will be exciting to which upcoming youngster makes it farthest to the tournament.

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