Wimbledon updates: 2021 runner-up Matteo Berrettini withdraws after testing positive for COVID

Last year's Wimbledon runner-up Matteo Berrettini has been forced to withdraw from the Championships due to a positive coronavirus test.

The Italian, who has won on grass in Stuttgart and at Queen's Club already this summer, announced the news in an Instagram post.

"I am heartbroken to announce that I need to withdraw from wimbledon due to a positive COVID-19 test result," world number 11 Berrettini said.

"I have had flu symptoms and been isolating the last few days. Despite symptoms not being severe, I decided it was important to take another test this morning to protect the health and safety of my fellow competitors and everyone else involved in the tournament.

"I have no words to describe the extreme disappointed I feel. The dream is over for this year, but I will be back stronger. Thank you for the support."