Matteo Berrettini Exits French Open After Left Hip Injury in Quarterfinal Clash

Matteo Berrettini's run at the 2026 French Open came to an end on Wednesday when the 30-year-old Italian withdrew from his quarterfinal matchup against compatriot Matteo Arnaldi, 25, due to injury.

The left hip injury emerged during the early stages of their contest, forcing Berrettini to call for medical attention. Despite attempting to continue competing, his team encouraged him to step away from the match. According to reports, his brother urged him to stop playing, but Berrettini initially tried to push through the pain.

Visibly emotional, Berrettini remained seated courtside before eventually shaking hands with Arnaldi in acknowledgment of the withdrawal.

Arnaldi advanced to the semifinals, where he will face Flavio Cobolli. The winner of that semifinal will take on the victor from the Alexander Zverev versus Jakub Mensik match, with the championship title awaiting the final winner.

Following his advancement, Arnaldi reflected on the bittersweet nature of the victory. "It is a tough one. We both played a lot, so it is normal to be not at our best, but you never wish for someone to end the tournament like this," he said. He praised Berrettini's performance throughout the event and expressed hope for his recovery, noting that the grass court season would be approaching soon.

Arnaldi also spoke about his own remarkable journey to the semifinals. Expressing fatigue but determination, he highlighted his recent resurgence after injury. "I was almost 150th in the world. Now I am here – it is crazy to think," he shared, reflecting on his dramatic climb in the rankings over the past month. He emphasized his joy at competing before the crowd and returning to competitive tennis after his recent time away from the tour.

The same day saw another significant departure from the tournament, as the World No. 1 women's player also exited the competition.