Matteo Berrettini Left in Tears After Retiring Against Casper Ruud at Italian Open
What began as a thrilling encounter between two top-tier talents at Roland Garros ended in heartbreak as Matteo Berrettini was forced to retire from his match against Casper Ruud after the first set, visibly emotional and in tears as he left the court.
The highly anticipated clash got off to an electric start, with both players delivering high-quality tennis in a tightly contested opening set. Berrettini, known for his explosive forehand and powerful serve, was moving well and trading heavy shots with Ruud.
After dropping the first set, Berrettini made the difficult decision to retire, drawing a standing ovation from the crowd in recognition of his fighting spirit. He was seen leaving the court in tears saying ‘I don’t deserve this’ to his box, a poignant image that captured the emotional weight of the moment — not just for him, but for fans who know how hard the Italian has worked to battle back from previous injury setbacks.
Qué pena ver así a Berrettini, tras otra retirada por lesión.
“No me lo merezco”, le dice a su equipo, mientras sale entre lágrimas.
😢😢😢😢😢😢 pic.twitter.com/WgRXasbUd3
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) May 12, 2025
Casper Ruud had some kind words for Berrettini at the net as they embraced. He wrote a short little message on the camera that read ‘sorry Matteo, feel better’ after the match. Ruud, who recently opened up on his struggles with mental health, will know exactly what is going through the Italian’s mind after yet another disappointing year in his home country.
— Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) May 12, 2025
Berrettini’s retirement raises fresh concerns about his physical condition, as injuries have plagued his career in recent years. Tennis fans around the world will be hoping this latest setback is not a serious one and that the Italian can make a full recovery soon.
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