As the U.S. Open’s second round kicks off, top tennis players vie for Grand Slam glory in New York. Among the intriguing matchups is the highly anticipated clash between third seed Taylor Fritz and Italian Matteo Berrettini, set to take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Fritz, who has previously defeated Berrettini in their three prior encounters, acknowledges the challenge posed by the big-serving Italian. “In the head-to-head I’ve been able to get him, but it’s always been really close, as it always will be, because both of us are big servers,” Fritz commented. “It’s going to come down to how we perform … If someone comes up with something on a big point, it’s small margins when there’s two people with big games playing each other.”
Berrettini, who has been dealing with injury setbacks over the past two years, enters the season’s final Grand Slam as an unseeded player. Despite the challenges, he remains focused on his goal. “It’s going to be a tough match but that’s why I’m training. That’s why I’m working really hard this season, to come back at this level,” Berrettini said.
In addition to this exciting matchup, third seed Coco Gauff will continue her title defense against German veteran Tatjana Maria. Novak Djokovic will also return to the evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium to face fellow Serb Laslo Djere. American players Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz are determined to end a 21-year wait for a homegrown men’s champion in New York.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Fritz and Berrettini, who are set to deliver a thrilling contest in their quest for US Open success.
Berrettini at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.44, Berrettini has managed to achieve an overall 26-7 record in 2024. Berrettini is currently having a run at the U.S. Open where he ousted the world no.122 Albert Ramos-Vinolas 7-6(2) 6-2 6-3.
Matteo Berrettini will come up against the world no.12 Taylor Fritz in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 9:00 pm on Louis Armstrong Stadium. Their head to head is 3-0 for Fritz.
Berrettini conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Marrakech, Gstaad and Kitzbuhel. Matteo reached the final in the Phoenix Challenger and in Stuttgart (Boss Open).
The Italian won 10 titles in his career: 6 on clay courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Fritz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
WLLWLWWLWW Ranked no.12, Taylor has a composed 39-16 win-loss record in 2024. Fritz is now playing at the U.S. Open where he overcame the world no.93 Camilo Ugo Carabelli 7-5 6-1 6-2.
Taylor Fritz will take on the world no.8 Casper Ruud in the Round Robin. Their head to head is 2-0 for Ruud.
Fritz has won 2 titles in 2024 in Delray Beach and Eastbourne. Fritz was the runner-up in Munich (BMW Open).
Fritz won 9 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Matteo Berrettini and Taylor Fritz fought against each other 3 times. The head to head is 3-0 for Fritz. Previously, the last time they played each other, Taylor Fritz won 7-6(4) 7-6(6) in the final in Australia (United Cup) in January 2023.
In the following video you can watch the key moments of their match.
Matteo Berrettini and Taylor Fritz |
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