Matteo Berrettini loses against Murray, Arnaldi does well
Matteo Berrettini lost to Andy Murray 6-4, 3-6, 4-6 on his debut on the major circuit at… Roman tennis player, Matteo Berrettini, lost to Andy Murray in his debut on the major circuit at the Master 1000 in Miami, Florida. During the second set, he fainted while serving and his blood pressure was brought to a halt. The 27-year-old Italian recovered and started playing again after eating an energy bar. Berrettoni had previously stopped playing due to physical issues and had reached the final of the Challenger 175 in Phoenix, where he lost against Nuno Borges. Other Azzurri involved in the tournament included Matteo Arnaldi, who entered the second round with a win over French Arthur Fils. Martina Trevisan and Elisabetta Cocciaretto were immediately out of the WTA draw.
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Matteo Berrettini lost to Andy Murray 6-4, 3-6, 4-6 on his debut on the major circuit at the Master 1000 in Miami, Florida.
During the second set the Roman tennis player fainted while serving, he staggered and stood with his racket resting on the ground, like a stick.
The referee stopped the match and called the doctor who took his blood pressure while silence fell among the spectators in the stands.
The 27-year-old Italian recovered after eating an energy bar and started playing again.
Miami Open Tennis. fainting for Matteo Berrettini during the match against Murray
Berrettini returned to the field after a long stop due to numerous physical problems, reaching the final in the Challenger 175 in Phoenix, losing against Nuno Borges, number 46 in the ranking.
Just over a year ago the Scot, former world number one, defeated the Roman at the Australian Open in a match that lasted almost five hours.
Miami Open Tennis. fainting for Matteo Berrettini during the match against Murray
“I think it was a good performance, I didn’t feel well, very weak, I didn’t eat anything but the thought of not going on the pitch wasn’t possible – Berrettini -. Despite this, I played a good match then at a certain point I felt a drop and he was very good especially in the third set with at least three incredible points to avoid being broken.
“I have to say that after so many months of stopping – continued the Azzurro – I wouldn’t have thought of immediately reaching the bottom in the first tournament and still playing so well here. I know I have done a great job, I have a lot of confidence in the new team and in my work. Thanks also to you for the support you have always given me, the season has just begun and I am sure there will be great satisfaction for me.”
As for the other Azzurri involved in the Master 1000 in Miami, Matteo Arnaldi enters the second round of the tournament. Instead, Martina Trevisan and Elisabetta Cocciaretto were immediately out in the WTA draw.
Arnaldi (n.38) eliminated the French Arthur Fils (n.37) 6-3 6-4 and will challenge the Kazakh world no.18 Alexander Bublik tomorrow.
Martina Trevisan and Elisabetta Cocciaretto are immediately out of the WTA draw.
Taking to the court with a bandaged leg, Trevisan (n.61) retired in the second set while trailing 6-3 3-0 against the Australian Storm Hunter (n.3).
Cocciaretto (n.51) was beaten 6-3 6-4 by the Japanese Naomi Osak
The number three in the ranking, Jannik Sinner, meanwhile, makes it known that he is ready to make his debut in Miami where he will face Andrea Vavassori in an all-Italian derby.
“Central is a little different, the ball is different from Indian Wells. The factor that has the biggest impact is the weather, here there is more humidity and there can be a lot of wind. It’s difficult to play, but I like this course and the I demonstrated this by reaching the final twice”, explains the South Tyrolean who focuses on the type of work he is carrying out.
“We are working a lot on the serve, trying to change direction on shots. This can be a fundamental key, I can change the speed of the ball, but not direction. We are also working on volleys with a lot of serves and volleys, I know I have to do them. goal is to become a better player.” He concluded the Azzurro.