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Matteo Berrettini sends message to emotional Flavio Cobolli after he retires from their match in Vienna, ‘I’m so sorry’

Matteo Berrettini advanced to the next round of the Vienna Open after his childhood friend Flavio Cobolli was forced to retire from their match due to a leg injury. The two Italians, who grew up playing together in Rome, had never faced each other on the ATP Tour prior to this encounter, which ended after just seven games.

Berrettini offered comfort to his opponent on the bench and later expressed his sympathy during an interview, noting his own history with physical setbacks and his hope that Cobolli recovers in time for the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin. Despite the retirement, Cobolli remains in contention for a spot at the year-end tournament, an event Berrettini previously missed due to his own injury struggles.

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