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Alcaraz advances to Paris quarter-finals as Berrettini withdraws
World number 43 Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from his French Open round-of-16 match against Carlos Alcaraz due to an arm injury, allowing the Spanish player to progress without playing.
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Berrettini's withdrawal from Thursday evening's scheduled clash at Roland Garros means Alcaraz will face a quarter-final opponent without the need for further competition in the round of 16.
The Italian player, ranked 43rd in the world, cited arm pain as the reason for his withdrawal from the prestigious clay court tournament. The nature and extent of the injury were not immediately disclosed.
Alcaraz's path to the quarter-finals comes as the Spanish champion continues his campaign at one of tennis's Grand Slam events. The withdrawal denies Berrettini the opportunity to test himself against Alcaraz in what would have been a significant match-up.
Berrettini's exit represents another change in momentum at the French Open, where injuries and withdrawals have featured throughout the tournament. The tournament continues in Paris with remaining round-of-16 matches scheduled in the coming days.