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Berrettini withdraws, Alcaraz into the Paris quarter-finals without playing

Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from his third-round match against Carlos Alcaraz at the Rolex Paris Masters, sending the second seed into the quarter-finals. A match from Court 1 moves to Court Central.

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:14 AM
Berrettini withdraws, Alcaraz into the Paris quarter-finals without playing
Key Things to Know
  • Matteo Berrettini withdrew from the Rolex Paris Masters due to arm pain, sending Carlos Alcaraz into the quarter-finals.
  • Berrettini stated on social media that he will undergo medical tests to determine the cause of the injury.
  • Alcaraz will face the winner of Arthur Fils and Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Matteo Berrettini withdrew from his scheduled third-round match against Carlos Alcaraz at the Rolex Paris Masters due to persistent arm pain. The walkover automatically advanced the second seed into the quarter-finals without stepping on the court. Berrettini announced the decision on social media, explaining that the discomfort he carried for several days prevented him from playing.

The Italian had advanced to the third round after securing victories over Brandon Nakashima and Ugo Humbert. With Berrettini's withdrawal, world No. 3 Alcaraz moves on to face either Arthur Fils or Taylor Fritz in Friday's quarter-final match.

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