Later in the year, he was joined in retirement by Rafael Nadal, who hung up his racket<\/a> upon the conclusion of the 2024 Davis Cup Finals.<\/p>\n Both players had enjoyed success well into their 30s, and likely won\u2019t have left the game with too many regrets.<\/p>\n The same perhaps can\u2019t be said for Dominic Thiem, who retired in 2024<\/a> at the age of 31, having never recovered from a wrist injury he sustained shortly after winning his sole Grand Slam title at the 2020 US Open.<\/p>\n It\u2019s always devastating to see players retire young due to injury, but unfortunately, it is not all that uncommon in tennis, as another ATP Tour<\/a> star could be heading for the same fate.<\/p>\n Paolo Bertolucci believes Matteo Berrettini is under \u2018threat\u2019 of early retirement<\/p>\n Writing for La Gazzetta dello Sport<\/a>, Italian Davis Cup winner Paolo Bertolucci shared his thoughts on Matteo Berrettini\u2019s recent injury struggles.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s true that his career suffered several setbacks due to repeated physical setbacks, but the second half of last season seemed to have delivered a player finally healthy and confident,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cUnfortunately, the reality turned out to be quite different from what was hoped. And after having essentially missed the entire final months of 2025, the feeling is that the boy is suffering from problems that go beyond the physical.\u201d<\/p>\n Bertolucci is concerned that Berrettini<\/a> could be headed for an early retirement should his injury issues persist.<\/p>\n \u201cDark shadows, at this point, are gathering over Matteo\u2019s future, who, evidently, on the cusp of turning thirty, is struggling to extricate himself from both physical and mental obstacles,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cFor now, however, no statement has been released from him. All is quiet.<\/p>\n \u201cBut the threat of having to end his career early could be looming.\u201d<\/p>\n After missing the French Open due to injury, Berrettini returned to action at Wimbledon<\/a>, his most successful Grand Slam tournament.<\/p>\n His stay in London was short-lived, however, as the Italian lost to Poland\u2019s Kamil Majchrzak in the first round.<\/p>\n Still suffering from injuries, Berrettini was forced to withdraw from the Canadian Open<\/a> and Cincinnati Open tournaments, leaving him little time to prepare for the US Open in August.<\/p>\n If Berrettini fails to compete at the US Open, he will have missed seven Grand Slams since reaching four consecutive major quarterfinals between the 2021 French Open and the 2022 Australian Open.<\/p>\n Matteo Berrettini\u2019s Grand Slam streak2021 French Open \u2013 Lost in QF to Novak Djokovic2021 Wimbledon \u2013 Lost in F to Novak Djokovic2021 US Open \u2013 Lost in QF to Novak Djokovic2022 Australian Open \u2013 Lost in SF to Rafael NadalMatteo Berrettini\u2019s Grand Slam withdrawals2022 French Open2022 Wimbledon2023 French Open2024 Australian Open2024 French Open2025 French Open<\/p>\n Fans of the Italian will certainly hope to see Berrettini make a full recovery and rediscover the form that saw him reach a Grand Slam final just four years ago.<\/p>\n Matteo Berrettini\u2019s sensational run to the 2021 Wimbledon final<\/p>\n Competing as the number seven seed at Wimbledon in 2021, Berrettini made a strong start at the All England Club, dropping just one set en route to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n RoundOpponentScore1RGuido Pella6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-02RBotic van de Zandschulp6-3, 6-4, 7-63RAljaz Bedene6-4, 6-4, 6-44RIlya Ivashka6-4, 6-3, 6-1Matteo Berrettini\u2019s first four matches at Wimbledon in 2021<\/p>\n He then took down Canada\u2019s Felix Auger-Aliassime<\/a> in a four-set quarterfinal to set up a semifinal showdown with fellow big-server Hubert Hurkacz.<\/p>\n![\"Rafael](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/GettyImages-2185023944-1024x684.jpg\")
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