Not surprisingly, despite that lost set, Jannik Sinner – world number 1 in the ATP ranking – will face off in the second round against Wimbledon against Matthew Berrettini, who managed to qualify even overcoming his physical problems.
The two Azzurri will take to the field in a derby, expected but certainly not hoped for, Wednesday, July 3rdfield and time to be defined. And with a personal baggage of important goals to achieve.
Sinner-Berrettini, Italian derby at Wimbledon
Is Sinner is Caps They reached the second round of the most prestigious tournament on grass after overcoming the opening match in four sets: the number 1 defeated Hanfmanngiving up a set precisely, like his compatriot against Fucsovics.
The only certainty, now that everything has gone as planned, is the date on which one of the most anticipated matches will be played due to the load of expectations on each of the contenders. Jannik comes from a sensational path in Halle, encouraging while Capsa former finalist of Wimbledon against Djokovichas always had a special feeling with the London grass. And this season, as tormented as it may be, could see Matteo come back with the right motivation.
When to play: info and date
The match will be played on Wednesday 3 July, the day dedicated to the top of the men’s draw, and with a very high probability it should see the two on stage on Center Court (the central field) of Wimbledonfrom where it was excluded Jannik for reasons to be understood on the first day. Time to be defined, at least until now.
But where to watch the Italian match on TV? The tournament of Wimbledon will be broadcast live on TV exclusively, from the first to the last point, by Sky, which will therefore broadcast the match between the two teams on its main channels Sinner and Berrettiniwho have so far only faced each other last August in the Toronto tournament (Jannik won 6-4 6-3).
Where to watch the challenge on TV and streaming
Live on channels 201 (Sky Sport Uno) and 252. Streaming possible with Sky Go e NOW.
To summarize, as regards where to follow the match on TV and streaming, the information available is as follows:
- Match: Sinner-Berrettini
- Data: July 3rd
- Hours: to be defined
- Live tv: Sky 201 e 252
- Streaming: NOW e Sky Go
Berrettini with Sinner, in Davis Cup
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Great respect and esteem between the two Italians, as they stated as soon as the announcement was made official and as already demonstrated publicly during and after the Davis Cup.
“Do I think I can beat him? Well, yes. Otherwise I shouldn’t go on the field and change profession – he admitted Caps -. I know I will have to play one of my best matches because Jannik He’s number one in the world and he’s doing incredible things.”
And Sinner presented the challenge that awaits him like this: “It will be a tough match against Matteo. He knows very well how to play on grass, he was a finalist here”. In the only precedent between the two, Sinner prevailed: in August 2023 he won in the match at the Masters 1000 in Toronto. “I’m sorry…”, he said Jannik a I shout who had almost praised him, admitting the clear superiority of Sinner. A predestined one.
