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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Wimbledon reviews Covid-19 protocols after Berrettini is forced out by virus

Matteo Berrettini
Matteo Berrettini was among the favourites for this year’s title before withdrawing on the morning of his first-round match. Photograph: Glyn Kirk/AFP/Getty Images

Wimbledon’s Covid-19 protocols are under review after Matteo Berrettini was forced to withdraw from the championships on the morning of his first-round match following a positive test for Covid-19.

The Italian was the second player in the men’s draw to pull out in less than 24 hours after a positive test and the withdrawals prompted the women’s French No 1, Alizé Cornet, to claim the virus was widespread in the locker room at Roland Garros, with players maintaining a code of silence.

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