Matteo Berrettini marked his return to competitive tennis with a hard-fought victory, ending a prolonged absence from the court. The Italian star, who had been sidelined for several months, expressed his elation after securing his first win since his hiatus.
“First match after a few months and I was hoping for something easier,” Berrettini joked. “I think I am really happy with the way I fought on court. After not playing for months it is not easy to comeback and play well and that is what I told myself, just to fight. Just to try to enjoy because I missed it and I am really happy to be back here.”
The victory was not without its challenges, but Berrettini’s determination and resilience were evident throughout the match. His performance demonstrated his readiness to compete at a high level once again, despite the extended break from professional play. Berrettini’s return is a significant boost for his career as he looks forward to regaining his top form and making a strong impact in upcoming tournaments.
Berrettini in Stuttgart, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.95, Matteo achieved an overall 10-3 win-loss record in 2024. Matteo is now playing in Stuttgart where he ousted the world no.43 Roman Safiullin 7-68 5-7 7-5.
Matteo Berrettini will compete against the world no.117 Denis Shapovalov in the 2nd round. Their head to head is 2-0 for Shapovalov.
Berrettini clinched 1 title in 2024 in Marrakech. The Italian was the finalist in the Phoenix Challenger.
Matteo won 8 titles in his career: 4 on clay courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
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