STUTTGART (Germany) – Matteo Berrettini is forced to surrender in the final of the ATP 250 in Stuttgart. The Italian, who was chasing his third success in the German tournament, was beaten by the Briton in a comeback Jack Drapernumber 40 in the world rankings.
4.30pm
Berrettini specialist on grass: the numbers
Despite the defeat in the final, the Stuttgart tournament is a certification of historical effectiveness on greenery for the blue specialist in these playing conditions: the statistics on the grass, waiting for the Championships. READ EVERYTHING
4.15pm
Berrettini, the next commitments
Waiting for Wimbledon 2024a tournament dear to the Italian after the sensational exploit of 2021, the ’96 class from Rome will present himself at the tournament Halle with many more certainties also given by a new climb in the ATP ranking.
4:00 pm
Berrettini, the statistics at bat
With the first Berrettini he collected 83% of points against 87% for Draper, while with the second 52% for Berrettini and 58% for Draper.
3.44pm
Incredible Berrettini and Draper at the service
Great numbers serving for the two challengers: 14 aces and three double faults for Berrettini, 12 aces and two double faults for Draper.
3.33pm
Berrettini loses but climbs the ranking: position
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3.29pm
Berrettini: “Now I’m a little sad”
Berrettini receives the trophy for second place: “Congratulations to Jack, it was a fantastic week and match. This defeat will hurt me for a while, I have won and lost matches like this. Jack I’m sure you will win more trophies. But now I’m a bit sad. Thank you my team, we know what we’ve been through, so many ups and downs. I’d like to show you what happens behind the scenes, thank you for accompanying me on my comeback. For the audience at home, I’m sorry for losing but thank you for the support : you are the best. To the Stuttgart public, every year you are more and more: I thank you.”
3.25pm
Berrettini fails to win his third triumph in Stuttgart
After winning in 2019 and 2021, Berrettini fails to find the third triumph in Stuttgart. The blue came very close to closing the match in the second set, then surrendered to tiredness in the third and decisive set.
3.15pm
Draper beats Berrettini in three sets
Nothing to do for Berrettini: Draper wins the third set and reaches the final of the ATP 250 in Stuttgart. Comeback victory for the number 40 in the ranking, who will become number 30 next week. The Roman tennis player is forced to give up after being close to triumphing in the second set.
3.11pm
Berrettini-Draper: 4-5
Berrettini holds serve, but now you absolutely need a break to carry on the third set and try to win the match.
3.10pm
Berrettini-Draper: 3-5
Draper confirms the break with a zero service and comes just one game away from triumphing in the tournament.
3.06pm
Berrettini-Draper: 3-4
Here comes the break by Draper, who will now go to the service to confirm the advantage. Takes over tiredness for Berrettini, who arrived at this tournament after two months of inactivity.
3.02pm
Berrettini-Draper: 3-3
Berrettini very close to the breakbut Draper cancels it and manages to hold serve using a backhand at the limit on the line.
2.55pm
Berrettini-Draper: 3-2
There is no sign of changing the balance of the match: Draper and Berrettini defend their respective shifts of service without problems.
2.49pm
Berrettini-Draper: 2-1
Berrettini dominates this third game with the combination of serve and straighttaking the lead again.
2.46pm
Berrettini-Draper: 1-1
Draper responds, holding the line without any problems. Both challengers are confirmed formidable at the service.
2.42pm
Berrettini-Draper: 1-0
Convincing start for the blue in this set, which opens with a zero service which puts him ahead.
2.37pm
Draper wins the second set
Nothing to do for Berrettini, with Draper taking the lead tie-break 7-5 and therefore the second set. The final therefore goes to the third and decisive set.
2.33pm
Tie-break, Berrettini-Draper 3-3
Great balance in this too tie-breakwith the crowd applauding the great exchanges between the two rivals.
2.29pm
Berrettini-Draper: 6-6
Berrettini holds serve without problems, second set without any breaks: Let’s go to the tie-break!
2.24pm
Berrettini-Draper: 5-6
Waste Berrettiniwhich this time is seen cancelled two break points from Draper capable of coming back from 15-40 by holding serve.
2.20pm
Berrettini-Draper: 5-5
Berrettini risks and cancel well two set points by Draper. In the end the Roman tennis player manages to get out of a very dangerous game and sends the second set ahead.
2.10pm
Berrettini-Draper: 4-5
Other zero service by Draper, who is not giving Berrettini a chance. Now the blue serves to move this second set forward.
2.08pm
Berrettini-Draper: 4-4
Still solid Berrettini with others two aces (now at altitude eleven) granting only one point.
2.05pm
Berrettini-Draper: 3-4
The situation shows no signs of changing, with Draper defending very well and not even granting the illusion of a break to Berrettini. Both rivals are dominating on serve.
2.03pm
Berrettini-Draper: 3-3
Berrettini also defends himself very well, not conceding anything and also finding the ball ninth ace of his match.
1.58pm
Berrettini-Draper: 2-3
Game dominated by Draper, who leaves Berrettini with zero points and ends with a good result three aces.
1.57pm
Berrettini-Draper: 2-2
Berrettini defends himself and holds serve, conceding just one point, a balanced match at this stage.
1.52pm
Berrettini-Draper: 1-2
Ace by Draper. Another winning serve for the Englishman. Third consecutive point for Draper. Winning service from the Englishman
1.51pm
Berrettini-Draper: 1-1
Winning service for Berrettini. Another extraordinary joke for the Italian. Berrettini’s mistake. Berrettini’s preparation was excellent and he closed the point with a smash. Berrettini cue with the forehand. Prolonged exchange won by the Englishman: draw. Ace by Berrettini. The Italian comes down to the net and closes the point with a forehand volley
1.46pm
Berrettini-Draper: 0-1
The second set begins. Winning serve for Draper. The Englishman makes a mistake in the exchange by shooting the forehand at the baseline. Another winning serve for the Briton. The tape helps Berrettini, Draper’s error arrives. Berrettini shoots the forehand downfield. The Englishman wins the first game of the second set
1.40pm
Berrettini-Draper: 6-3
Oversized lob by Berrettini. Draper cue on the answer. Ace for Berrettini. Another winning serve from the Italian. Two set points. Berrettini closes the set with an ace
1.39pm
Berrettini-Draper: 5-3
Berrettini misses the return on Draper’s serve. Winning service for the Englishman. Another winning serve. Ace for Draper
1.36pm
Berrettini-Draper: 5-2
Wrong volley for Berrettini. Double fault by the Italian. Service and winning smash for Berrettini. The Italian prepares the point as best he can and finishes with an uncatchable forehand. Winning service for the Italian. Berrettini’s lob is out: parity. Draper gets the answer wrong. Berrettini wins the seventh game
1.30pm
Berrettini-Draper: 4-2
Draper misses the short ball. Identical mistake on Berrettini’s part. Another mistake by the Italian who doesn’t find the measure. Serve & volley for English. Third error for Berrettini, the Englishman wins the sixth game
1.26pm
Berrettini-Draper: 4-1
Berrettini attacks the depth, then goes to the net to close the point to his advantage. Draper finds the backhand winner. Ace for Berrettini, the fourth of the match. Draper misses the return on the Italian’s serve. Bad mistake by Berrettini who misses the volley at the net. Berrettini sinks the forehand and also wins the fifth game
1.22pm
Berrettini-Draper: 3-1
Ace by Draper. Excellent response from Berrettini which surprises the Englishman. Double fault for Draper. Great smash from Berrettini who earns two break points. Another double fault for the Englishman, Berrettini scores the break
1.18pm
Berrettini-Draper: 2-1
Berrettini’s service and winning attack. Good response from the Englishman on Berrettini’s serve. Another mistake by Berrettini who shoots the forehand in the corridor. The Italian wins the exchange. Draper’s response on Berrettini’s second serve is out. Ace by Berrettini who wins the third game of the first set
1.14pm
Berrettini-Draper: 1-1
Draper also opens with an ace. Excellent lob from Berrettini who catches the opponent off guard. Service winner with the second serve for Draper. Berrettini is aggressive, the Englishman’s response ends up at the back. New ace for Draper. New winning serve for English.
1.11pm
Berrettini-Draper: 1-0
Berrettini opens with an ace! Another winning serve from the Italian. Another ace from Berrettini! Third ace for the Italian who wins the first game of the first set
1.10pm
The final of the ATP 250 in Stuttgart begins
The final of the ATP250 tournament in Stuttgart begins, Matteo Berrettini serving.
1.05pm
Berrettini-Draper, entering the field
Everything is ready in Stuttgart for the final of the ATP250 tournament. Matteo Berrettini and Jack Draper have just entered the field: the Englishman won the toss and chose to receive. Now the warm-up phase begins. The final will begin soon
12.55pm
Berrettini, the latest triumph in Marrakech
Matteo Berrettini’s last victory in a tournament dates back to last May when – in Morocco – the Italian tennis player beat the Spaniard Roberto Carballes Baena in two sets at the ATP 250 in Marrakech with a score of 7-5, 6-2
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Jack Draper’s profile
The British Jack Draper was born in Sutton on 22 December 2001. His best result in Slam tournaments is the fourth round achieved in 2023 at the US Open. So far he has not yet won an ATP tournament, but has achieved several successes in minor tournaments. He currently occupies 40th position in the world rankings, his best ranking is 35th place obtained in May 2024, but his exploit in Stuttgart will see him at least in 32nd place at the end of the German tournament.
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Stuttgart, Jack Draper’s route
The British Jack Draper reached the last act of the final after a virtuous journey. The English tennis player ousted the Austrian in two sets in the first round Sebastian Ofnerin the second round he beat the American Marcos Giron in three sets 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Jack Draper successfully challenged in the quarterfinals Frances Tiafoe winning with a score of 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 while in the semifinal he beat the other American Brandon Nakashima in two sets (6-3, 6-3)
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Stuttgart, the journey of Matteo Berrettini
Matteo Berrettini eliminated the Russian in three sets in the first round Roman Safiullin with the score 7-6, 5-7, 7-5. In the round of 16 he overcame the Canadian Denis Shapovalov with a double 6-4 while in the quarter-finals he ousted the Australian from the tournament James Duckworth with the score 6-4, 7-5. In the semi-final the Roman tennis player beat in two sets Lorenzo Musetti with the score 6-4, 6-0.
12:00 pm
Berrettini vs Draper, the balance sheet
Today’s challenge between Matteo Berrettini and Jack Draper is an unprecedented challenge. The two tennis players have never faced each other during their careers.
