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He knocked out Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros, was suspended for betting, and now can't even get into the main draw!
Although fond memories link him to Roland Garros, Italian tennis player Marco Cecchinato will not play in the main draw this year either, as compatriot Andrea Pellegrino eliminated him in the last round of qualifications with 7:6(5), 6:2.
TL;DR
- Marco Cecchinato was eliminated in the final round of Roland Garros qualifications by Andrea Pellegrino.
- Cecchinato famously reached the Roland Garros semifinals in 2018, defeating Novak Djokovic.
- He was previously suspended for 18 months for match-fixing and betting, fined 40,000 euros.
- He has not reached the main draw of Roland Garros in the last two years, nor this year.
- His career best results include three ATP 250 titles in Umag, Budapest, and Buenos Aires.