Several tennis fans discussed the 'Netflix curse' on social media following Matteo Berrettini's first-round exit at the Australian Open on Tuesday.Berrettini entered the Asia-Pacific Major as the 13th seed and lost a marathon clash 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-7(7), 7-6(6) against former World No. 1 Andy Murray. The Italian did well to fight back from two sets down and had a match point during the fifth set. However, Murray saved it and managed to win the set via a tie-break to book his place in the second round of the Australian Open.Matteo Berrettini was among the few players who featured in Netflix's recently released tennis docuseries Break Point. Others who appeared on the series included Nick Kyrgios, Paula Badosa and Ajla Tomljanovic, all of whom have withdrawn from the Australian Open.Tennis fans have come up with the theory of the 'Netflix curse' which might be the reason behind the withdrawals and early exits of the players. They discussed it on social media following Berrettini's defeat to Murray.One tweeted that he would refuse future invitations to be a part of Break Point if he were a player."Andy Murray so far playing a *perfect* match, leads Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-3. If I were a tennis player, I would refuse future invitations to be a part of the Netflix series. Just saying," the user's tweet read.Gaspar Ribeiro Lança@gasparlancaAndy Murray so far playing a *perfect* match, leads Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-3.If I were a tennis player, I would refuse future invitations to be a part of the Netflix series. Just saying.11Andy Murray so far playing a *perfect* match, leads Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-3.If I were a tennis player, I would refuse future invitations to be a part of the Netflix series. Just saying.Another fan stated that the 'Netflix curse' might be a valid explanation for the early exits and withdrawals of the likes of Berrettini, Kyrgios, Badosa, and Tomljanovic."Mayhaps netflix curse is a valid explanation for all these withdrawals and losses," the fan's tweet read.23 | ugonwa@RENAWlLLlAMSmayhaps netflix curse is a valid explanation for all these withdrawals and losses 🏾‍♀️13mayhaps netflix curse is a valid explanation for all these withdrawals and losses 🏃🏾‍♀️Another fan wrote:"And the #NetflixCurse strikes again. How good from Andy Murray- he’s back!! Matteo Berrettini [13] out of the #AusOpen."Shane McInnes@shanemcinnesAnd the #NetflixCurse strikes again.How good from Andy Murray- he’s back!!Matteo Berrettini [13] out of the #AusOpen1And the #NetflixCurse strikes again.How good from Andy Murray- he’s back!!Matteo Berrettini [13] out of the #AusOpenHere are some more fan reactions:James Gray@jamesgraysportNetflix curse is real twitter.com/jamesgraysport…James Gray@jamesgraysportExpecting to update this graphic soon...32Expecting to update this graphic soon... https://t.co/Kn4fMuC904Netflix curse is real twitter.com/jamesgraysport… https://t.co/qEuKMGn4PGJordan Holt@JordanHolt23Can’t believe Berrettini lost his match point like that and lost the match on a point like this. The Netflix curse y’all.51Can’t believe Berrettini lost his match point like that and lost the match on a point like this. The Netflix curse y’all.Chris Goldsmith@TheTennisTalkerNo one is going to want to take part in Break Point Series 2 Kyrgios injuredTomljanovic injured Badosa injuredAlcaraz injured Berrettini out 1st round as 13th seed. The Curse of Netflix #ausopen182No one is going to want to take part in Break Point Series 2 Kyrgios 🇦🇺 injuredTomljanovic 🇦🇺 injured Badosa 🇪🇸 injuredAlcaraz 🇪🇸 injured Berrettini 🇮🇹 out 1st round as 13th seed. The Curse of Netflix #ausopenUncut James@badderboijayjayThis definitely counts as Netflix curse too115This definitely counts as Netflix curse too https://t.co/XiH5zlDKqPLucas Kwan Peterson@lucaspetersonMy god what a match. That let on the final point. And how long will Berrettini be thinking about that backhand into the net? The Netflix curse strikes again...6My god what a match. That let on the final point. And how long will Berrettini be thinking about that backhand into the net? The Netflix curse strikes again...Matteo Berrettini will drop outside the top 20 of the ATP rankings following Australian Open exitBerrettini leaves the court following his defeat to Andy MurrayMatteo Berrettini's early exit at the Australian Open will see him suffer a sizeable drop in the ATP rankings as he was unable to defend his semifinal points from last year's tournament. As of now, the Italian will slip seven spots to 21st. He will drop out of the top 20 of the ATP rankings for the first time since August 2019.Berrettini now has a 3-3 record in 2023, having previously won three out of five singles matches at the ATP Cup, where he helped Italy reach the final. He will be eager to bounce back and climb up the rankings following his defeat at Melbourne Park.