Berrettini makes his grand return in Hangzhou, an enticing draw with Medvedev, Rublev, and Moutet

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Arthur Millot

le 15/09/2025 à 11h16

2 min to read

Berrettini Bublik Cazaux Hangzhou Korda Mannarino Medvedev Moutet Rublev

The ATP 250 tournament in Hangzhou promises to be interesting: Medvedev and Rublev seeking redemption, an ambitious Corentin Moutet from the 2nd round... and the long-awaited return of Matteo Berrettini, ready to disrupt the hierarchy. A draw that holds promise with perhaps a French surprise.

The draw for the ATP 250 tournament in Hangzhou has delivered a bracket as challenging as it is unpredictable, with several headliners hungry for victories and some uncertain duels in the early rounds.

Andrey Rublev is the No. 1 seed of the event and benefits from a bye in the first round. If logic is to be respected, the young talent Tien might have a say. Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev, still in search of consistency since Wimbledon, finds Mannarino, Korda, or Cilic in his section of the draw.

But the real headline of this draw is the return of Matteo Berrettini, absent for several months due to injuries. In Hangzhou, the Italian told the local press, "I am ready to give my all. I did not come here to test my level. I want to win."

On the French side, all eyes will be on Corentin Moutet, the No. 4 seed, who could face Arthur Cazaux in the 2nd round in an unpredictable and exciting French duel. Moutet, known for his unconventional play and fighting spirit, sees a great opportunity here to go far.

Another name to watch: Alexander Bublik, one of the most unpredictable players on the circuit. Capable of the best and the worst, the Kazakh could well wreak havoc, as seen in Halle, Kitzbühel, Gstaad, and Turin.