In a recent interview, Italian tennis player Mattia Bellucci shared his thoughts on his intense match against Daniil Medvedev. Bellucci, who stunned the former world No. 1 in three tough sets, expressed both regret and gratitude for the experience.
“I’m sorry I lost the second set, but it gave me an extra hour of tennis with Medvedev, which is something I would pay a lot of money for,” Bellucci said. The match, which lasted over three hours, was a rollercoaster of emotions and showcased Bellucci’s resilience and determination.
Bellucci managed to save six break points in the decider and held his nerve after squandering a match point in the second-set tie-break. His aggressive return game and fearless approach paid off, earning him his first win over a top 10 opponent.
Reflecting on the match, Bellucci admitted, “It was a three-hour match and I really enjoyed every moment of it. I really tried to do the best I could. I’m pretty tired but I’m happy.” He also mentioned that he was going for the serve and volley, a strategy he doesn’t usually employ, but it worked well for him in this match.
Bellucci’s positive outlook and appreciation for the extra time on the court with Medvedev highlight his sportsmanship and love for the game. His performance has certainly put him on the radar as a player to watch in the future.
Bellucci in Rotterdam, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.92 (career-high), Mattia has a 6-4 record in 2025. Bellucci is currently playing in Rotterdam where he managed to beat Thijs Boogaard 6-3 6-1
, the world no.196 Gijs Brouwer 6-1 6-1, the world no.839 Mees Rottgering 6-3 6-2 and the world no.7 Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3.Daniil Medvedev in 2025
Ranked world no.7, the Russian played his last match on the 5th of February when he lost to world no.92 Mattia Bellucci 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 in the 2nd round in Rotterdam (draw).
Currently, during this year Medvedev has achieved a compiled 2-2 match record.
Mattia Bellucci and Daniil Medvedev clashed against each other just once. Their record is 1-0 for Bellucci.