Matteo Berrettini's Queen's Club protection is over earlier than it started.

The 27-year-old Italian formally withdrew from the Cinch Championships at London's historic Queen's Club on account of an ongoing belly damage.

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The strained belly additionally knocked the world No. 34 out of Madrid, Rome and Roland Garros.

"I’m really sad to have to withdraw from the tournament, and not get the chance to defend my title," two-time defending champion Berrettini mentioned. "I wish the tournament and everyone involved a successful week. I look forward to coming back next year."

"I’m really sad to have to withdraw from the tournament, and not get the chance to defend my title. I wish the tournament and everyone involved a successful week. I look forward to coming back next year."

Look ahead to seeing you subsequent 12 months, Matteo#cinchChampionships pic.twitter.com/oHsneJd5te

— cinch Championships (@QueensTennis) June 18, 2023

The belly damage has restricted Berrettini to 14 matches and a 7-7 document this season. Berrettini returned at Stuttgart final week, however was bodily compromised in a 6-1, 6-2 loss to compatriot Lorenzo Sonego.

Former Wimbledon finalist Berrettini owns a 33-7 profession grass-court document successful 4 of his seven profession championships on the garden, together with 2021 and 2022 Queen's Club crowns.

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