Against Berrettini, Sinner had a scare: "I was a bit lucky".
The clash between Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner did not disappoint. Between a world number 1 who is enjoying a monumental 2024 season and a Berrettini returning from injury but returning to his preferred surface, this duel had plenty to make the mouth water.
And, to say the least, we weren't disappointed! In a match of the highest level, the two players gave blow for blow, hitting the ball with a crazy intensity.
Seriously hustled by his compatriot, who was uninhibited and very aggressive (66 winners, 28 aces), Sinner finally came through in almost 4 hours (7-6, 7-6, 2-6, 7-6).
Frighteningly efficient in all tie-breaks, the Transalpine seemed very relieved at the press conference: "First of all, we're very good friends. We play Davis Cup together. We train together. It's a pity we played each other so early. It was a really tough match for a second round tie. It was a high-level match.
We both played really well. Matteo impressed me. Fortunately, I had a bit of luck in the three tie-breaks. But I'll take it! Thank you all for your support. It's been great. It's pretty late, so thanks for staying."
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