At the ATP Challenger Tour 175 event in Phoenix, Matteo Berrettini made a late charge on Friday to maintain his comeback week.

After two hours and forty-eight minutes, the Italian, who is participating in his first competition after a six-month injury layoff, defeated Frenchman Arthur Cazaux 3-6, 6-1, 7-5. Rain forced the suspension of the second-round match on Thursday, following a first-set victory by Cazaux. Friday’s start time at the Phoenix Country Club was pushed to 5:30 p.m. due to the persistent rain.

After this win, Berrettini won his second match of 2024 and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Arizona Tennis Classic.

Berrettini said with a laugh: “Unbelievable match. It took me two days. I am really happy to win this match. I’m really glad that I’m here playing and enjoying my time on the court. Let’s try and do one more.”

Berrettini in the Phoenix Challenger, ranking, and results in 2024

Now the world no.154, Matteo owns a compiled 2-0 record in 2024. The Italian is competing in the Phoenix Challenger where he conquered the world no.85 Hugo Gaston 3-6 6-3 6-1

and the world no.77 Arthur Cazaux 3-6 6-1 7-5.

Matteo Berrettini will compete against the world no.136 Terence Atmane in the quarter. In the past, they have never competed against each other till now in top events.

Berrettini won 7 titles in his career: 3 on clay courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)