Matteo Berrettini has made it to the Stuttgart Open final again after beating Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-final.
Berrettini reaching the semi-final wasn’t a shock since he won here two years ago. Musetti, on the other hand, surprised many by playing so well on grass, a surface he’s not known for.
The more experienced Berrettini was favored to win due to his familiarity with both the event and the surface. Early in the match, it was clear that Musetti couldn’t consistently challenge him.
He broke early but lost his serve immediately, allowing Berrettini to dominate and finish with a 6-4 first set. The second set was even more one-sided, ending in a bagel.
Match Breakdown:
In the first set, Berrettini didn’t rely heavily on his serve because Musetti managed to return most of them. However, Musetti couldn’t apply much pressure during crucial moments like break points.
Berrettini’s aggressive play paid off as he hit 11 winners in the second set alone—twice as many as in the first set. Fans might think this shows how dominant he can be when he’s at his best.
Musetti quickly lost motivation after an early break in the second set, leading to an easy 6-4, 6-0 win for Berrettini. Such a scoreline is rare on grass but deserved for Berrettini.
What do you think about this match?
