Another quarter-final won by the Roman tennis player in Stuttgart, thanks to the success in two sets against Denis Shapovalov uninspired
Quarterfinals for Matteo Berrettini at the ATP 250 in Stuttgart! The Roman tennis player confirms his particular feeling with this tournament and also beats Denis Shapovalov with a score of 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and a quarter of play, now awaiting the winner between Duckworth and Shelton. A match based on a few fundamental points – as often happens on grass – where the Canadian’s lack of continuity was particularly felt, with a few too many errors on serve. Another good performance for Berrettini, however, who continues to get games under his belt, as well as earning useful points for his climb up the rankings.
A difficult start to the match from both serving players, with one break point conceded each between the second and third games of the set. The difference on serve between the first and second is clear, with Shapovalov scoring 80% of the points when the first comes in but just one point out of two with the second out of twelve second serve. The first break comes in the hot phases of the match and is in favor of Berrettiniwho with a score of 4-4 took advantage of three serious errors from the Canadian and went on to serve for the set, ending his serve at fifteen.
After a few interlocutory games, the turning point of the second set came during the fifth game with Shapovalov serving: two double faults and a glaring error with the crosscourt forehand on the part of the Canadian they give two break points to Berrettini, who breaks serve at the first useful opportunity, closing the exchange and moving ahead 3-2. The break was consolidated in the next innings on the part of the Roman tennis player, the match comes to a rapid conclusion and without Shapovalov having a chance to get back into the game.
