Matteo Berrettini, an Italian tennis player, faced a tough challenge in the final of the Stuttgart Open in Germany against British player Jack Draper. Berrettini initially broke Draper in the fourth game of the match and went on to win the first set. However, Draper was able to hold his nerve and secure a 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 victory on grass.
Draper, who has been playing on the ATP Tour for three years now, had finally secured his first title after losing in two previous finals in Bulgaria and Australia. After winning his first title, Draper expressed his joy and gratitude, stating that it meant a lot to him. He emphasized the hard work he has put in over the years amidst many ups and downs.
Berrettini is known for his impressive performance at Wimbledon where he reached the final last year. Although he lost to Novak Djokovic in straight sets, he gained valuable experience that will help him improve his game. Berrettini’s next challenge will be playing at Queen’s Club Championships in England where he hopes to build momentum for Wimbledon starting on July 1st.
Meanwhile, Draper will continue to rise up in the rankings as he is now confirmed as British number one after surpassing Cameron Norrie. This puts him at 32nd position in the world rankings and potentially earns him a seeded position at Wimbledon next month.
