Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini has introduced that he is not going to play once more this yr.

The 27-year-old Italian, who has slipped to No. 90 within the Pepperstone ATP Rankings, has not competed because the US Open, the place he retired from his second-round match with an ankle damage. Berrettini, who final yr had surgical procedure on his proper hand, additionally missed most of this yr’s clay season with an stomach damage. He’ll end the yr with a 12-11 match file.

“Regardless of coaching at a excessive degree for a couple of weeks my medical staff has suggested it could be a threat to compete within the ultimate tournaments of the ATP season,” Berrettini wrote on Instagram. “It has been very tough to just accept this however I have to do what’s finest for subsequent season and my long run profession. I’ll take this chance to reset, re-build and begin the yr totally match and wholesome.

“It has been a particularly powerful yr however I’m wanting ahead to a full and profitable season in 2024.

“I’ll keep in shut contact with the Davis Cup captain and make myself obtainable to assist staff Italy in any method I can for the Finals.”