“Despite training at a high level for a few weeks my medical team has advised it would be a risk to compete in the final tournaments of the ATP season. It has been very difficult to accept this but I need to do what is best for next season and my long term career. I will take this opportunity to reset, re-build and start the year fully fit and healthy. It has been an extremely tough year but I’m looking forward to a full and successful season in 2024. I will stay in close contact with the Davis Cup captain and make myself available to support team Italy in any way I can for the Finals. Your support has and continues to help me through some very tough times - thank you so much. I really appreciate it.”

(via: Instagram post)

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    1 year ago

    He’s probably done as a top 10 player, it sucks but at least he had a great 3-year stretch 2019-mid 2022. Everything just started going to shit when he tested positive for COVID right before Wimby last year, he was even going in as a favorite after winning Queens. Hope he can catch a break from injuries and get another chance at a deep run in a big tournament, lady luck owes him one.

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      1 year ago

      If he is healthy I can see him in the top 10 again. He has the game, but can his body hold that is the question.

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        1 year ago

        To be top 10 you need to be healthy and consistent for at least 60-70% of the season. I can’t see him being fit for more than 40-50%, and he’s not getting any younger. I so hope I’m wrong.