Easier start for Alex de Minaur as Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Australian Open
Jack Snape in Melbourne Sun, 18 January 2026 at 12:47 am UTC·2 min read Alex de Minaur has received an early boost to his Australian Open chances after the withdrawal of his tough first-round opponent, former world No 6 Matteo Berrettini. Berrettini announced he had suffered a recurrence of the abdomen problems which had plagued his 2025 season, forcing him to miss the French and US opens.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement...