THEthe dream ends with an Instagram post. Matteo Berrettini renounces the Wimbledon tournament because positive to Covid. It was the same tennis player, 26, who announced it on social media with a post Instagram in which he shares all his disappointment and the bitterness of the moment. A post that has already been around the web and for which received the virtual embrace of his fans.
Matteo Berrettini: goodbye Wimbledon
A black and white image on the pitch, with the kit and the racket in hand, ready for action. This is the image chosen by Berrettini for the post of farewell to the English slam. “I am heartbroken to announce that I must retire from Winbledon because of the result positive in the test for Covid»Wrote the sample. That he then told the followers what happened before making this decision.
“I had flu symptoms and I’ve been in solitary confinement for the past few days. Although the symptoms are not severe, I decided it was important to get another test this morning to protect the health and safety of my fellow competitors and all the others involved in the tournament ». Then the positive result. Covid has blocked it. Wimbledon for Berrettini ended before starting.
The dream is over but I will come back stronger
Renunciation, bitterness, despair: there is everything in this post by Matteo Berrettini. But he makes a promise to the many fans who are next to him even at this moment: “I have no words to describe the extreme disappointment I feel. The dream is over for this year, but I’ll come back stronger. Thanks for the support ». Support that has already arrived via social media through lots of affectionate comments. «Get well soon», «We are waiting for you» write the fans. Even if someone can’t help but underline the bad luck, a lot, that is accompanying the tennis player in the last period.
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