Fresh from the final lost in Stuttgart, Matteo Berrettini returns to the field today (19 June, 12pm) inATP 500 in Hallealways in Germany and always on grass. Stopped yesterday by rainthe Roman (climbed up to 65th position in the ranking) will challenge the 19 year old American Alex Michelsen (n.61 ATP) in the first round match. The goal is to ‘reach’ the world number one in the round of 16 Sinner (victorious over Griekspoor and today on the court with Hurkacz in doubles) as he will try to do too Luciano Darderi (n.34 ATP) who will instead face the German Jan-Lennard Struff (n.41 ATP). Already in the round of 16 and therefore chasing the quarterfinals instead Lorenzo Sonego (n.57 ATP)which always today will face the other German Alexander Zverev (n.4 ATP, winner in Rome and finalist at Roland Garros). Follow the day in direct.
1.43pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 6-2 (7-6): Matteo closes it in two sets!
Matteo Berrettini closes it in two sets, who with a great second set annihilates Michelsen’s ambitions, defeated 7-6, 6-2.
1.38pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 5-2 (7-6): the blue extends!
Berrettini doesn’t leave Michelsen the chance to react and takes the lead 5-2 in the second set, a match in the home straight!
1.36pm
Darderi-Struff 5-7 (7-6): second set to the German
Struff closed it out in the final, winning 7-5 over Darderi, equalizing the score after the tie-break won by the Italian-Argentine in the first set. He will decide the third set.
1.34pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 4-2 (7-6): break for the blue!
Possible turning point of the match: Berrettini finally breaks Michelsen’s serve and extends to 4-2 in the second set!
1.33pm
Queen’s, Hijikata-Arnaldi started: break from the Australian immediately
The challenge between Hijikata and Arnaldi began on the grass of Queen’s, with the Australian already ahead by a break on the blue in the first set.
1.31pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 3-2 (7-6): Matteo still holds serve
Game still fought on Berrettini’s serve, who however manages to bring home the serve with a decisive ace. Matteo remains ahead in this second set with Michelsen.
1.28pm
Darderi-Struff 5-5 (7-6): the battle continues
The match between Darderi and Struff remains very close in the second set too, it is 5-5 after the first set won by the Italian-Argentine in the tie-break.
1.20pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 2-1 (7-6): the Italian team is back in the lead
A couple of gratuitous errors, but the game was conducted safely by Berrettini, who took the lead 2-1 in the second set with Michelsen.
1.17pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 1-1 (7-6): the American responds
Michelsen also holds the first serve of the second set, granting only one fifteen to Berrettini and returning to a draw, 1-1.
1.16pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 1-0 (7-6): Matteo starts well
On the momentum of the tie-break victory, Berrettini also opens the second set wellholding serve ‘at zero’ against Michelsen.
1.09pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 7-6: Matteo wins the first set!
Comeback completed: Matteo Berrettini closes the tie-break with a great passer (7-5) and wins the first set of the match against Michelsen in Halle after the American had taken a 3-0 lead at the start.
1.06pm
Darderi-Struff 2-2 (7-6): break point saved by the blue
Break point saved by Darderi: 2-2 the score in the second set of the match against Struff in Halle, with the Italian-Argentine winning the first set on tie-break.
1.01pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 6-6: on court 1 we go to the tie-break
Berrettini holds serve and catches Michelsen in the first set of the match on court 1 in Halle: 6-6 the score, we go to the tie-break.
12.56pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 5-6: break point not exploited by Matteo
Break point not taken advantage of by Berrettini: Michelsen saves himself and holds serve, moving ahead 6-5 in the first set and thus ensuring at least the tie-break.
12.50pm
Darderi-Struff 7-6: the blue wins the first set in the tie-break!
After a very balanced first set (no breaks) the Italian-Argentine Darderi accelerates in the tiebreak (won 7-2) and wins the first set of the match against the German Struff, ‘host’ on the grass in Halle.
12.48pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 5-5: the first set extends
Berrettini holds serve and remains in contention in the first set of the match against Michelsen in Halle: the score is now 5-5.
12.45pm
Darderi-Struff 6-6: it goes to the tie-break on the central court
No break: the balance on Halle’s central defender resists the match between Darderi and Struff, valid for the first round of the German ATP 500. The result is 6-6: we go to the tie-break.
12.44pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 4-5: the American takes the lead again
Michelsen holds serve and comes back ahead in the first set of the match against Berrettini: 5-4 for the American, with the blue player who will need the change of sides to stay in the running in this part.
12.40pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 4-4: Matteo ‘hooks’ the American
Batting session held without too much trouble by Berrettini, who thus catches Michelsen in the first set of the match underway on pitch 1 in Halle: the result is now 4-4.
12.37pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 3-4: counterbreak for the blue!
Berrettini finds the break and gets back into the running in the first set of the match against Michelsen in Halle: the Roman (who had given up serve in the second game) is down 4-3 but at the change of ends he will serve to ‘hook’ the American.
12.35pm
Darderi-Struff 4-4: the balance is not broken on the central block
He remains in balance on the Halle center the match between Darderi and Struffvalid for the first round of the German ATP 500: we remain ‘on serve’ with the score 4-4.
12.33pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 2-4: Matteo doesn’t give up!
Berrettini holds serve and closes the gap on Michelsen: the American still leads by a break and is now ahead 4-2 in the first set on court 1 in Halle.
12.28pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 1-4: the American remains one break ahead
Service kept ‘zero’ also by Michelsen thus flies to 4-1 in the first set of the first round match against Berrettini in Halle: the American remains one break ahead.
12.27pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 1-3: first game won by Matteo
Finally moves the score Berrettini, who keeps the innings ‘at zero’ and shortens on Michelsen: the American is now ahead 3-1 in the match valid for the first round of the ATP 500 in Halle.
12.25pm
Darderi-Struff 3-2: balanced start, we remain ‘on serve’
Balanced start of the race on the central Halle between Darderi and Struff, valid for the first round of the German ATP 500: we remain ‘on serve’ with the Italian-Argentine ahead 3-2 on German.
12.23pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 0-3: uphill start for the blue
Second tour of duty held by Michelsen, who flies to 3-0 against Berrettini in the first round match at the ATP 500 in Halle. Uphill start for the blue, immediately forced to chase.
12.19pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 0-2: immediate break for the American
Uphill start for Matteo Berrettini in the first round of the ATP 500 in Halle: on the grass of court 1 the Roman gave up serve in the second game and is now down 2-0 against 19-year-old American Michelsen.
12.16pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 0-1: a bug in Matteo’s eye!
Unscheduled at the change of ends after the first game won by Michelsen against Berrettini: an insect ends up in the Roman’s eye who uses the phone as a mirror to remove it. Once the problem has been solved, Matteo goes to serve and opens the second game with an ace!
12.12pm
Berrettini-Michelsen 0-1: the American holds serve
It is by Michelsen the first game in the match against Berrettinivalid for the first round of the ATP 500 in Halle: serve held by the 19-year-old American.
12.11pm
Atp Halle, the match between Darderi and Struff has also started
Also started first round match between Darderi and the German Struff at the ATP 500 in Halle: it is the Italian-Argentine who serves first on the grass of the central court.
12.09pm
Berrettini-Michelsen: first round match started in Halle
Started there first round match between Berrettini and Michelsen at the ATP 500 in Halle: it is the 19 year old American who serves first on the grass of court 1.
12.05pm
Berrettini and Michelsen on the pitch for the warm-up
Berrettini and Michelsen they are warming up on the grass of pitch 1 in Halle, where they will soon compete in the first round of the German ATP 500. On the central court, however, the match between the Italian-Argentinian Darderi and the ‘landlord’ Struff is scheduled.
11:56
Atp Halle, waiting for Berrettini: unprecedented challenge with Michelsen
It will come down soon on the pitch Matteo Berrettini on the grass of field 1 in Hallewhere he will challenge the 19-year-old American Michelsen in the first round of the German ATP 500. No precedent between the two.
11.44am
How much can Sinner earn in Halle: the prize money is crazy!
The number one in the world Jannik Sinner is chasing his first title on grass and it could be unlocked right in theATP 500 in Hallewhose prize money it’s crazy. (ALL DETAILS)
11.31am
Sinner and the crazy shot in Halle against Griekspoor
Crazy shot scored by Sinner on the grass at the ATP 500 in Halle in the first round match won against the Dutch Griekspoor. (READ EVERYTHING)
11.22am
Sinner already in the round of 16 in Halle: opponent and when he plays
Hungarian opponent in the round of 16 of the ATP 500 in Halle for Jannik Sinner, who played his first match as number one on German grass overtaking the Dutch Griekspoor. (LEARN MORE)
11:09
Berrettini and Sinner on pitch 1, Darderi and Sonego on central, Bolelli and Vavassori on pitch 2: today’s program
New day of racing today on the grass of the ATP 500 in Halle. The program opens at 12 on the central team there will be the German ‘host’ Struff and the Italian-Argentinian DarderiWhile on field 1 again at 12 it will be the turn of the blue Berrettini against the American Michelsen (after the postponement caused by rain yesterday) and to follow there will be the doubles match with Sinner and Hurkacz opposed to the Americans Lammons and Withrow. He will then play his round of 16 match on the central grass Sonego against the other German Zvereva challenge that will close the program after those between Koepfer and Fils and between Medvedev and Zhang. On field 2 (not before 3pm) he will be the protagonist instead the all-blue doubles pair formed by Bolelli and Vavassori.
11:00 am
Atp 500 Halle, Berrettini-Michelsen: where to watch it on TV and streaming
The challenge between the 28 year old Roman Matteo Berrettini (n.65 Atp) and the 19 year old American Alex Michelsen (n.61 Atp) valid for first round of the ATP 500 in Halle (grass, Germany) will be broadcast live on TV and streaming. (ALL DETAILS)
