Roger Federer made it very clear that he had no expectation for this Roland Garros. Also, the Swiss Maestro has never been shy in saying that this French Open was only part of his preparation for him. Soon after winning his third round against Dominik Koepfer (in 3h:35m), Roger disclosed that he was not sure he would play the next round against Matteo Berrettini.
This was Federer’s statement:
“After discussions with my team, I’ve decided I will need to pull out of the French Open today. After two knee surgeries and over a year of rehabilitation, it’s important that I listen to my body and make sure I don’t push myself too quickly on my road to recovery. I am thrilled to have gotten 3 matches under my belt. There is no greater feeling than being back on court. See everyone soon!”
Eventually, Roger retired and he gave the green light to the Italian quarter-final. in the final eight, Berrettini will face either Novak Djokovic or fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti.
Federer at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked no.8, the Swiss has managed to achieve a compiled 4-2 match record in 2021. Federer is now having a run at the French Open where he bested Denis Istomin 6-2 6-4 6-3, Marin Cilic 6-2 2-6 7-64 6-2 and Dominik Koepfer 7-65 6-73 7-64 7-5.
Roger Federer will take on the world no.9 Matteo Berrettini in the 4th round. Their actual record is 2-0 for Federer.
The Swiss won 103 titles in his career: 47 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 21 on indoor courts, 5 on carpet courts and 19 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Berrettini at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked world no.9, Matteo has a composed 21-5 record in 2021. The Italian is currently playing at the French Open where he bested Taro Daniel 6-0 6-4 4-6 6-4, Federico Coria 6-3 6-3 6-2 and Soon-Woo Kwon 7-66 6-3 6-4.
Matteo Berrettini will fight against the world no.8 Roger Federer in the 4th round. Their actual record is 2-0 for Federer.
Matteo has won 1 title in 2021 in Belgrade. Matteo got to the final in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open).
Berrettini won 4 titles in his career: 3 on clay courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Roger Federer and Matteo Berrettini squared off only twice. Their actual head to head record is 2-0 for Federer. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Roger Federer won 7-6(2) 6-3 in the round robin in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2019.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
Roger Federer and Matteo Berrettini |
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