Matteo Berrettini delivered a thrilling performance at the Monte Carlo Masters, defeating Alexander Zverev in a nail-biting match that showcased his resilience and skill. The Italian emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-6, 6-3, 7-5, advancing to the next round in dramatic fashion.
The highlight of the match came in the third set during the eleventh game, where Berrettini and Zverev engaged in an extraordinary 48-shot rally. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as the players traded blows, each refusing to back down. Berrettini ultimately won the rally with a powerful forehand, breaking Zverev’s serve to take a crucial 6-5 lead. This pivotal moment set the stage for Berrettini to serve out the match successfully.
Alexander Zverev in 2025
Ranked world no.2 (career-high), Alexander played his last match on the 8th of April when he lost to world no.34 Matteo Berrettini 2-6 6-3 7-5
in the 2nd round in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).Currently, during this season the German owns a compiled 14-7 win-loss record. Alexander Zverev’s most significant achievement of this season was reaching the final at the Australian Open.
He is also scheduled to play in Munich (BMW Open) on the 14th of April and Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) on the 23rd of April.