Matteo Berrettini has decided to skip the Moselle Open, possibly ending his year early. His recent clash at the Paris Masters against Alexei Popyrin was intense, with Berrettini losing 5-7, 6-7. Popyrin then went on to surprise everyone by defeating Daniil Medvedev.
The Paris Masters marked Berrettini’s first tournament without coach Francisco Roig, who had been part of Rafael Nadal‘s team for years. Their split came as a shock since they had achieved notable successes together this season.
Berrettini enjoyed an impressive run on clay this year, even though Roig was known for his expertise in that area. He started strong at the Moroccan Open in Marrakesh, winning the title against Roberto Carballes Baena despite just returning from injury.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Matteo Berrettini | 28 | 630 | 5 - 2 |
Unexpected Changes and Future Plans:
Fans might wonder why such a successful partnership ended so abruptly. In July, Berrettini continued his winning streak by claiming titles in Switzerland and Austria, extending his victories to ten matches straight. Earlier in June, he reached a grass court final at Stuttgart but lost to Jack Draper.
Despite these achievements, since parting ways with Roig, results have been mixed for Berrettini. The loss to Popyrin wasn’t likely due to their separation; rather it was Popyrin’s exceptional play during crucial moments that made the difference.
Skipping Metz means missing one of the last ATP tournaments before the ATP Finals begin. No official reason was given for pulling out of Metz; perhaps it’s just time for him to focus on finding a new coach during the off-season.
Italy is set for the Davis Cup Finals soon and while Berrettini played well during qualifiers when Sinner couldn’t participate after winning the US Open, he won’t be joining Italy’s team this time around due to other commitments or possible injuries.
What do you think about all these changes?
