Matteo Berrettini clinched his second Swiss Open title in Gstaad.
Back in 2018, Berrettini won his first-ever ATP trophy at the Swiss Open, marking the start of an impressive career. This tournament holds a special place for him because it was where he began his journey to becoming a Top 10 player and Wimbledon finalist.
Winning that first trophy is something athletes always cherish, and returning to Gstaad this year brought back those wonderful memories for Berrettini.
Berrettini’s Path to Victory:
He aimed to get comfortable on clay ahead of the Paris Olympics starting July 27th but ended up achieving much more. The 28-year-old Italian played exceptionally well, boosting his confidence with some key victories. After defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thrilling semi-final, he advanced to the final.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Matteo Berrettini | 28 | 630 | 5 - 2 |
His opponent, Quentin Halys, lacked experience in ATP Tour-level finals, which became evident during their match. Both players’ strong serves were expected to shine given the high-altitude conditions favoring such playstyles.
Fans might think it’s exciting to see how well Berrettini performs on different surfaces.
Berrettini demonstrated superior skills throughout the match. He broke Halys’ serve midway through the first set, taking a 5-3 lead before rain temporarily halted play. The break seemed to disrupt Halys more than Berrettini; upon resumption, Halys struggled and lost his serve again.
The Italian quickly took control of the second set with a 3-0 lead and never looked back. His consistent serving all week made it almost impossible for Halys to mount any comeback after being broken early on.
The final score was 6-3, 6-1 for Berrettini. He dominated with his serve, winning an impressive 26 out of 29 points on his first serve while hitting 21 winners and making only two unforced errors. In contrast, Halys served poorly at just 44%, which wasn’t enough against such a formidable opponent.
It was a fantastic week for Berrettini as he lifted his second Gstaad trophy and showed he’s someone to watch out for in Paris with this level of performance.
What do you think about Berrettini’s chances at the upcoming Olympics?
