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  • Marathon man Andy Murray bounces out Matteo Berrettini

    A classic Andy Murray weathered a gallant fightback from Matteo Berrettini earlier than dumping the thirteenth seeded Italian out of the Australian Open first spherical with an epic 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-7(7) 7-6 (10-6) win on Tuesday.

    With the gang largely within the palm of his hand, the 35-year-old Scot raced out of the blocks to take the primary two units below the roof of a muggy Rod Laver Arena.

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    — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 17, 2023

    A five-times runner-up within the match, little has come simple for Murray at Melbourne Park, and so it proved once more as Berrettini emerged from a protracted off-court break between units dialled-in to stage the match.

    Murray’s dedication by no means wavered, although, and he held his nerve within the deciding 10-point tiebreak, closing out the match with unimaginable fortune as his bunted forehand return caught the web and left Berrettini no probability.

    Murray will play the winner of Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis and Italian veteran Fabio Fognini for a spot within the third spherical.

  • US Open 2022: Casper Ruud outlasts Moutet to arrange quarter-final conflict with Matteo Berrettini

    Casper Ruud moved previous French Corentin Moutet 6-1, 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-2 to arrange quarter-finals conflict in opposition to Matteo Berrettini within the US Open 2022 for the primary time.

    Ruud fended off three break factors within the fourth set, whereas he hit his groundstrokes with extra depth and spin to finally advance after three hours and 22 minutes.

    “I had a great start and the [two] sets that I won were not showing the real result. It was much tougher,” Ruud said in his on-court interview. “Corentin is a very tricky player. He has all the shots, runs well. He can produce trick shots and everything. I really needed to stay focused and stay sharp and I was playing really well until I got broke back in the third, which was frustrating.

    “He raised his level a bit. But [the] fourth set I was able to break him a couple of times and serve good enough luckily. I didn’t change much but I was able to dictate the game more.”

    On the other hand, Berrettini defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the five-set thriller to reach the quarterfinals at the US Open on Sunday. Berrettini prevailed 3-6, 7-6(2), 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in the pair’s fourth-round clash at the hard-court Grand Slam.

    “I’m really proud because I didn’t start the match the way I wanted to,” said Berrettini in his on-court interview. “I was down a set and a break and I found the right energy. I have to say I was a little bit tired in the fourth, and he was playing unbelievable tennis. So, I lost the fourth, and I was like, ‘OK, now I’m going to give everything’.

    The win improves Berrettini’s record in New York to 16-4, but the Italian admitted he had found the changeable conditions so far this fortnight a unique challenge.

    “I like to play in these conditions, I love to play here in New York, but it’s changing a lot,” stated the 2019 semi-finalist. “Two days in the past in opposition to [Andy] Murray it wasn’t humid, so it modified quite a bit. This morning I used to be sweating, I used to be like ‘Wow’. Today needed to drink quite a bit and that’s what I did. I did a few weeks coaching actually arduous earlier than the event, so I used to be prepared, and I suppose it paid off.”

    — ENDS —

  • Whenever profession is finished, I can meet up with all alcohol I’ve been lacking: Casper Ruud on celebrating wins

    The 2022 French Open finalist Casper Ruud revealed how he intends to have fun his win after retaining his Swiss Open crown. Norway’s Ruud defeated Matteo Berrettini of Italy 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 within the remaining of the ATP 250 event in Gstaad on Sunday (July 24).

    “Well, there is not too much time to celebrate, but I always told myself that whenever someday the career is done, I can catch up with all the alcohol I’ve been missing for these 17-18 years, hopefully, if I have a long career, so let’s see how that goes,” Ruud was quoted as saying.

    “I really don’t drink that much alcohol, even though I have a girlfriend who pushes me a little bit to enjoy some wine here and there and I’m starting to get a little more taste for it.”

    Ruud got here from behind to beat Berrettini, who took the opening set with a single break of serve within the fifth recreation. The Italian had the benefit early on in a second set tiebreak however Ruud ultimately levelled the match. Ruud took management of the decider with a five-game run and served out to wrap up the match in two hours and 36 minutes.

    The Norwegian Ruud additionally spoke about his liking for Switzerland, saying the nation reminds him just a little little bit of Norway besides the taxes, that are decrease in Switzerland.

    “I guess it’s the Swiss crowd that helps me a lot, so yeah (cheering and applause). I think Switzerland is a country with a lot of history now in tennis with winning a lot of Grand Slam titles with of course Roger (Federer) and Stan (Wawrinka) the last 18-19 years. They have been an inspiration to I think everyone around the world including myself. They have been able to come from a small country, sort of like Norway.

    “We’re not a really huge nation, however yeah, the whole lot about Switzerland jogs my memory just a little bit about Norway, besides that you simply pay much less taxes right here, so… (laughter). I believe you’ve tax rule, so I believe Norwegian politicians, I hope they’re listening now, that they’ll cut back just a little bit for in Norway,” Ruud added.

    The victory on the Swiss Open marked Ruud’s ninth profession title and third this yr after his success in Geneva and Buenos Aires.

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  • French Open runner-up Casper Ruud snaps Matteo Berrettini’s successful streak to win Gstaad title

    Norway’s Casper Ruud defeated Italy’s Matteo Berrettini 4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2 within the closing of the Swiss Open in Gstaad on Sunday. The triumph is the ninth title of the 23-year-old’s profession, all of which have come at ATP 250 stage, and eight of which have been on clay.

    Second seed Berrettini, nonetheless reeling from the frustration of lacking out on Wimbledon resulting from COVID-19, was on a 12-match successful streak earlier than the ultimate. The Italian received titles in Stuttgart and Queens on grass, and reached the ultimate in Gstaad after dominant shows towards the likes of Richard Gasquet and the resurgent Dominic Thiem.

    Ruud, the highest seed and defending champion in Gstaad, got here into the match on the again of one of the best season of his profession, having reached the ultimate on the Miami Masters and Roland Garros. His draw was comparatively extra beneficial, and he didn’t lose a single set until the ultimate.

    Berrettini consolidated an early break to win the primary set, earlier than a nervy second set the place Ruud needed to dig deep — and save three break factors — to drive the match right into a tiebreaker. The Norwegian took whole management of proceedings after a powerful show within the tiebreaker, breaking twice to win the deciding set.

    The 23-year-old asserted that successful his serve was vital for the situations, in addition to whereas developing towards an enormous server like Berrettini.

    “I changed [things] up a little bit in the third set especially, which helped,” Ruud mentioned in his on-court interview. “The video games and the factors go by right here quick. If you aren’t prepared and focussed, you may get damaged or you may break, as a result of the situations help you.

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    The second @CasperRuud98 defeated Berrettini from a set all the way down to seize the 2022 Gstaad title! pic.twitter.com/bYYnd7mLJ0

    — Tennis TV (@TennisTV) July 24, 2022

    “So it was key for me to hold my serve, I did that in the second set. Saving those break points was very important for me and everything went in my favour in the tie-break.”

    Berrettini’s lack of rating factors at Wimbledon has meant that he’ll keep nicely outdoors the highest 10 of the rating. Ruud, alternatively, will lose his place on the earth’s high 5 to Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz.

  • Matteo Berrettini retains title protection alive at Queen’s Club

    Defending champion Matteo Berrettini stayed heading in the right direction for back-to-back grass-court titles by recovering from a set all the way down to beat fortunate loser Denis Kudla and attain the Queen’s Club quarterfinals.

    Berrettini gained 3-6, 7-5 (5), 6-4 on Thursday and will likely be considered one of simply two seeded gamers within the quarterfinals.

    The second-seeded Italian, who beat Andy Murray within the Stuttgart last on Sunday, has solely lately returned from three months out due to hand harm and was sluggish together with his groundstrokes all through a hard-fought match in balmy circumstances in west London.

    Berrettini’s booming serve, which took him to the Wimbledon last final 12 months, ultimately bailed him out after Kudla — ranked No. 82 — gained the primary set with out going through a break level.

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    Three aces from Berrettini helped him win the second-set tiebreaker, after which he referred to as for the coach.

    Berrettini broke for 3-2 within the third set, was instantly damaged himself, then benefitted from a unforced error on the web by Kudla — an Ukrainian-born American — to interrupt once more for 5-4.

    The Italian saved a break level within the subsequent sport, throughout which he despatched down a serve at 140mph (225mph), and clinched the match on the first try with a winner from a backhand volley.

    Berrettini, who had 22 aces and 33 unforced errors, beat Cameron Norrie in final 12 months’s last of the Wimbledon warmup and has now gained 17 of his final 18 matches on grass. Norrie is considered one of six — of eight — seeded gamers already out earlier than the second spherical has even completed.

    No. 7 Marin Cilic is the one different seeded participant by means of.

    Berrettini subsequent faces Tommy Paul, who beat three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka 6-1, 6-4 earlier Thursday. Paul beat sixth-seeded Denis Shapovalov within the first spherical.

    Also advancing to the quarterfinals have been Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic, who beat 2010 champion Sam Querrey 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, and British wild-card entry Ryan Peniston, a 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 winner in opposition to Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina.

  • Daniil Medvedev reaches quarters at Halle Open, Berrettini continues superb run to ebook Queen’s quarters berth

    World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev continued his good exhibiting within the grass-court season as he booked his place within the quarter-final of the German Open in Halle with a straight-sets win over Belarusian Ilya Ivashka on Thursday, June 16.

    The Russian wanted one hour 38 minutes to win 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 and ebook a spot in his maiden quarter-final on the Halle Open.

    The high seed will play both Tallon Griekspoor or Roberto Bautista Agut for a spot within the final 4.

    Notably, Medvedev will be unable to play the Wimbledon because the grass-court Grand Slam organizers banned Russian and Belarusian gamers from competing within the prestigious event. However, Medvedev will retain World No. 1 rating as there aren’t any rating factors up for grabs at Wimbledon following ATP’s resolution to penalise the organisers.

    Shedding mild on taking part in with the World No. 1 tag, Medvedev mentioned the highest billing works in numerous methods towards totally different gamers.

    “I think it will depend on the player and the match, and on my level also. Some are going to be a little bit intimidated that they are playing the World No. 1 and they have a tough draw. If they lose, maybe it is nothing special,” Medvedev said, as quoted by the ATP.

    “And some on the contrary. Maybe they don’t have the best confidence at the moment and if they beat the World No. 1, that is where it starts.

    “My goal is every time I go on the court just to be the best player possible, and if my opponent wins, congrats, and let’s go for the next one.”

    BERRETTINI IN FINE FORM

    Meanwhile, in London, defending champion Matteo Berrettini reached the quarter-finals of the Queen’s Club event Thursday.

    The second seed got here from a set all the way down to beat American Denis Kudla 3-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4.

    The Italian will play American Tommy Paul for a spot within the final 4.

    Berrettini has been constructing as much as Wimbledon nicely as he received the Stuttgart Open final week, beating Andy Murray within the last. The World No. 10 has timed his return from the damage setback nicely as he missed the complete clay-court swing after present process hand surgical procedure.

  • Andy Murray not sure in regards to the severity of stomach challenge after dropping Stuttgart Open remaining to Matteo Berrettini

    Andy Murray misplaced the Stuttgart Open remaining to Matteo Berrettini 4-6, 7-5, 3-6 on Sunday. Murray twice referred to as the physiotherapist to obtain remedy on-court throughout the match.

    Andy Murray reacts throughout the Stuttgart Open remaining. (Courtesy: AP)

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    Andy Murray stated that he’s not sure in regards to the severity of his stomach challenge after dropping the Stuttgart Open remaining to Matteo Berrettini.

    Britain’s Murray misplaced the ultimate 4-6, 7-5, 3-6 on Sunday. The three-time Grand Slam winner twice referred to as the physiotherapist to obtain remedy on-court throughout the match in opposition to Italy’s Berrettini.

    “I got some pain in my abdomen when I was serving,” Murray, who has endured lengthy damage lay-offs in recent times because of hip surgical procedures, was quoted as saying.

    “Not something I’ve had before. I’ll need to get it checked when I get home.

    “This is probably the most matches I’ve performed in two weeks since in all probability 2016. That’s a extremely very long time. It’s in all probability regular that I might really feel some stuff in my physique however I do not actually know the severity of it. Hopefully it is all proper.”

    Murray added that it was a frustrating way to end the tournament. His last tour came in 2019 in Antwerp.

    “I felt like I used to be enjoying effectively sufficient to win and I bought myself in a extremely good place going into the third set so a irritating finish to what was a superb week.”

    The Briton could be seeking to get better from the difficulty early in an effort to take part in Wimbledon, which begins on June 27.

  • Novak Djokovic wins sixth Wimbledon crown for record-tying twentieth Grand Slam

    Novak Djokovic has crushed Matteo Berrettini within the Wimbledon last to win a record-equaling twentieth Grand Slam title.
    Djokovic bounced again from a first-set wobble to win 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.
    It was Djokovic’s sixth Wimbledon title and twentieth at a significant event, placing him tied for first on the all-time listing with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

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    The top-ranked Serb broke for a 4-3 lead within the fourth set when Berrettini double-faulted and earned one other break within the last sport.
    Djokovic had led 5-2 within the first set. Berrettini was enjoying in his first Grand Slam last.

  • ATP Cup: Berrettini, Fognini assist Italy seal semi-final spot

    Image Source : GETTY IMAGES File photograph of Matteo Berrettini (left) and Fabio Fognini.
    Italy have sealed a spot within the semi-finals of the ATP Cup after Matteo Berrettini defeated Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-2 to seal his nation’s tie in opposition to France.
    Berrettini has dominated at Melbourne Park, defeating two of the highest 11 gamers — Dominic Thiem and Monfils — to guide his nation out of Group C.

    “It’s a great team, great guys. We are enjoying on court, but off court as well. I think when you’re playing for your country, for your team, it’s something special,” the ATP Tour web site quoted Berrettini stated in his on-court interview. “Definitely this is a competition that I missed last year and this year I was really looking forward to playing. I’m happy to be here and really happy for my team because we are through to the semi-finals.”
    Earlier within the day, Fabio Fognini — gained simply 5 video games in his ATP Cup opener Tuesday — battled previous Benoit Paire 6-1, 7-6(2) and provides Italy a 1-0 lead.

    Although Fognini practically let slip a 6-1, 3-0 benefit, he registered win in straight units after one hour and 19 minutes.
    “For sure I’m happy about my performance,” Fognini stated in his on-court interview. “The second set was really tough.”
    In the doubles match, French stars Nicolas Mahut and Edouard Roger-Vasselin earned a win for his or her nation by beating Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 6-3, 6-4 in 67 minutes. However, Italy in the end defeated France 2-1 within the tie.
    The 2021 ATP Cup is that includes 14 of the highest 15 gamers within the ATP rankings. Novak Djokovic’s Serbia and Rafael Nadal’s Spain will compete in opposition to Austria, Russia, Greece, Germany, Argentina, Italy, Japan, France, Canada and Australia within the 12-team competitors.