Carlos Alcaraz's third-round match at the Paris Masters was cancelled on Thursday after his opponent Matteo Berrettini withdrew from the tournament.
The pair had been scheduled to compete for a place in the last eight, but Alcaraz now advances to the quarter-finals without playing. Berrettini confirmed he will undergo medical examinations to identify the issue.
Tournament announcement
The tournament's official social media announcement read: "Matteo Berrettini has to withdraw from the Rolex Paris Masters. Wishing you a speedy recovery Matteo. Carlos Alcaraz is qualified for the quarter-finals. #RolexParisMasters."
Berrettini also posted a statement of his own, which read: "Hi all, unfortunately the pain in my arm that I've had for a few days won't allow me to take the court tonight..."
Berrettini's statement
He added: "In the next few days I will have all the necessary tests to better understand what this is. Thank you all for the support and affection you show me every day on and off the court. Mat."
Alcaraz's automatic progression marks the end of his scheduled match on the day, with the Spaniard now set to appear in the next round of the Rolex Paris Masters.
