Matteo Berrettini looks like he may see the light of day at long last and will play his first tournament of the new season.
Berrettini, who was forced to withdraw from the Brisbane International qualifying this past weekend, has been tormented by injuries for nearly a year. He played just 26 matches last season and was forced to shut his campaign after hurting his ankle during a second-round match at the US Open.
That setback has been Berrettini's real kryptonite. He was forced to watch from the stands in Malaga as Italy won its first Davis Cup title in 47 years. Because of his limited on-court time, Berrettini's ranking has taken a sharp nosedive.
Once Italy's top-ranked Atp player, Berrettini has lost that honor to the fast-rising Jannik Sinner. The 27-year-old is hovering just inside the world's Top 100 at a low of 92. He didn't even meet the cut-off entry for the main draw in Brisbane.
Berrettini, who was forced to withdraw from the Brisbane International qualifying this past weekend, has been tormented by injuries for nearly a year. He played just 26 matches last season and was forced to shut his campaign after hurting his ankle during a second-round match at the US Open.
That setback has been Berrettini's real kryptonite. He was forced to watch from the stands in Malaga as Italy won its first Davis Cup title in 47 years. Because of his limited on-court time, Berrettini's ranking has taken a sharp nosedive.
Once Italy's top-ranked Atp player, Berrettini has lost that honor to the fast-rising Jannik Sinner. The 27-year-old is hovering just inside the world's Top 100 at a low of 92. He didn't even meet the cut-off entry for the main draw in Brisbane.
- 1/6/2024
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January last year not only brought us a lot of tennis in Australia but also brought us the first season of Break Point, the Netflix tennis docu-series, which will air its second season in the coming weeks.
It was certainly an interesting watch for those who don't follow tennis as much, but as many pointed out, the first season of Break Point didn't show much of what die-hard tennis fans didn't know.
Sure, we saw how it looked from the inside, but it wasn't that revelatory. Despite all that, the series proved a success which is why it will be returning for a second season.
The first glimpse of the new season was posted by Netflix on social media, and it received some interesting responses. Fans were excited to see some newcomers such as Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune, who are the future of tennis.
Some negative responses came at the inclusion of Alexander Zverev,...
It was certainly an interesting watch for those who don't follow tennis as much, but as many pointed out, the first season of Break Point didn't show much of what die-hard tennis fans didn't know.
Sure, we saw how it looked from the inside, but it wasn't that revelatory. Despite all that, the series proved a success which is why it will be returning for a second season.
The first glimpse of the new season was posted by Netflix on social media, and it received some interesting responses. Fans were excited to see some newcomers such as Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune, who are the future of tennis.
Some negative responses came at the inclusion of Alexander Zverev,...
- 12/30/2023
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Matteo Berrettini has been dealt a fresh setback in his comeback plans that will see him miss the opening tournament of the new season.
The 27-year-old has been tormented by multiple injuries in 2023, limiting him to just 26 matches last season. Berretini was last seen in action at the US Open at the end of August, where he sustained an ankle injury during a second-round match against Arthur Rinderknech.
He was forced to retire from that encounter, and the big-serving Italian was forced to shut down his season to seek a treatment plan and return to the tour in 2024. But that doesn't appear to be the case for the seven-time Atp titlist.
Berrettini was due to play in the Brisbane International qualifiers this weekend but has since pulled out from the tournament. Because his ranking has plummeted to a low of No. 92, he hasn't met the cut-off entry for the main draw.
The 27-year-old has been tormented by multiple injuries in 2023, limiting him to just 26 matches last season. Berretini was last seen in action at the US Open at the end of August, where he sustained an ankle injury during a second-round match against Arthur Rinderknech.
He was forced to retire from that encounter, and the big-serving Italian was forced to shut down his season to seek a treatment plan and return to the tour in 2024. But that doesn't appear to be the case for the seven-time Atp titlist.
Berrettini was due to play in the Brisbane International qualifiers this weekend but has since pulled out from the tournament. Because his ranking has plummeted to a low of No. 92, he hasn't met the cut-off entry for the main draw.
- 12/27/2023
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Jannik Sinner was criticized after pulling out of the Davis Cup qualifiers in Italy earlier this year, but a few months later, their violins played a different tune.
Sinner has been accused of ducking Davis Cup in the past, and in fairness, he kind of did. He didn't play often and seemingly prioritized his singles career before that, so the criticism had a point.
The same happened earlier this year when Sinner opted not to play for the country in the qualifiers, which was criticized.
It was a pretty important event that Italy barely managed to handle, but qualifying proved crucial as they would end up winning the whole tournament. They won largely thanks to Jannik Sinner, though obviously others contributed as well.
The Italian delivered wins in all matches and was basically the Mvp in that winning run. It was significant for both him personally and the country, as he shared after they won.
Sinner has been accused of ducking Davis Cup in the past, and in fairness, he kind of did. He didn't play often and seemingly prioritized his singles career before that, so the criticism had a point.
The same happened earlier this year when Sinner opted not to play for the country in the qualifiers, which was criticized.
It was a pretty important event that Italy barely managed to handle, but qualifying proved crucial as they would end up winning the whole tournament. They won largely thanks to Jannik Sinner, though obviously others contributed as well.
The Italian delivered wins in all matches and was basically the Mvp in that winning run. It was significant for both him personally and the country, as he shared after they won.
- 12/24/2023
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Most of the focus in the build-up to the Grand Slam tournament draw ceremonies entails the halves where the top four seeds landed.
That bit won't change with 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic facing his fiercest title challenge in Melbourne in recent memory. Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Jannik Sinner will all have a shot at dethroning the most decorated champion in the tournament's history.
But tennis fans will also take a keen interest in some intriguing first-round matches that could happen at next month's tournament, which is set for a historic Sunday start. In this article, we will list the five possible first-round matches worthy of everyone's attention.
5. Andy Murray vs Jack Draper
This could be the match where the baton is officially handed to Jack Draper as the new star of British men's tennis. According to former British star Tim Henman, Andy Murray's days on the Atp Tour are numbered.
That bit won't change with 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic facing his fiercest title challenge in Melbourne in recent memory. Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Jannik Sinner will all have a shot at dethroning the most decorated champion in the tournament's history.
But tennis fans will also take a keen interest in some intriguing first-round matches that could happen at next month's tournament, which is set for a historic Sunday start. In this article, we will list the five possible first-round matches worthy of everyone's attention.
5. Andy Murray vs Jack Draper
This could be the match where the baton is officially handed to Jack Draper as the new star of British men's tennis. According to former British star Tim Henman, Andy Murray's days on the Atp Tour are numbered.
- 12/23/2023
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Throughout his professional career, Matteo Berrettini has only known one coach, and the same could be said about Vincenzo Santopadre, who has only coached one player.
After 13 years, Berrettini parted company with his countryman, who nurtured his talent to become one of the world's best male Italian players. Berrettini's run to his first and only Grand Slam final at 2021 Wimbledon underpinned his career under Santopadre's tutelage.
When Santopadre learned that he would not be involved in any capacity within Berrettinin's coaching camp next season, his first reaction, as expected, was that of shock. He called it a "trauma" during an interview with Corriere dello Sport.
In an emotional farewell post he penned on Instagram, Berrettini credited Santopadre for turning his serve into a trademark shot of his that made him one of the purest ball strikers in tennis. Santopadre, 52, compared their relationship on tour to that of a couple and...
After 13 years, Berrettini parted company with his countryman, who nurtured his talent to become one of the world's best male Italian players. Berrettini's run to his first and only Grand Slam final at 2021 Wimbledon underpinned his career under Santopadre's tutelage.
When Santopadre learned that he would not be involved in any capacity within Berrettinin's coaching camp next season, his first reaction, as expected, was that of shock. He called it a "trauma" during an interview with Corriere dello Sport.
In an emotional farewell post he penned on Instagram, Berrettini credited Santopadre for turning his serve into a trademark shot of his that made him one of the purest ball strikers in tennis. Santopadre, 52, compared their relationship on tour to that of a couple and...
- 12/23/2023
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Matteo Berrettini spent much of 2023 dealing with multiple injuries that prevented him from playing regularly, and it's not getting better, it seems.
Matteo Berrettini's career wasn't supposed to go the way it did in recent years. After making the Wimbledon final a few years ago, many expected Berrettini to keep improving and solidifying himself as one of the better players in the world, but he can't catch a break with injuries.
2023 was a disaster as he dealt with several injuries that prevented him from playing regularly. The most recent injury was an ankle injury that happened at the US Open, where he rolled his ankle badly and had to leave the court in a wheelchair.
Since then, it's been mostly rehabbing to return to competition in Australia; however, that seems to be in question per recent reports. According to La Republicca, Berrettini experienced foot pain during practices with his good friend Lorenzo Sonego in Turin.
Matteo Berrettini's career wasn't supposed to go the way it did in recent years. After making the Wimbledon final a few years ago, many expected Berrettini to keep improving and solidifying himself as one of the better players in the world, but he can't catch a break with injuries.
2023 was a disaster as he dealt with several injuries that prevented him from playing regularly. The most recent injury was an ankle injury that happened at the US Open, where he rolled his ankle badly and had to leave the court in a wheelchair.
Since then, it's been mostly rehabbing to return to competition in Australia; however, that seems to be in question per recent reports. According to La Republicca, Berrettini experienced foot pain during practices with his good friend Lorenzo Sonego in Turin.
- 12/21/2023
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Matteo Berrettini is looking to start on a clean slate in 2024, and he has finally named his new coach ahead of the upcoming Atp season.
The injury-stricken Italian will work with one of Rafael Nadal's former coaches, Francisco Roig, in 2024, where he is expected to make his return from a freak ankle injury he sustained at the US Open last September.
There were reports that Berrettini would appoint former World No. 4 Thomas Enqvist as his new coach beginning next season and even trained in his presence. However, that contractual obligation didn't materialize because the Swede did not take up the offer due to personal issues.
The appointment of Roig is a significant coup for Berrettini, who hopes his new coach will have a similar impact in steering him out of the mud, just like he did with Nadal between 2005 and 2022. Roig was more of an assistant coach to the Spaniard,...
The injury-stricken Italian will work with one of Rafael Nadal's former coaches, Francisco Roig, in 2024, where he is expected to make his return from a freak ankle injury he sustained at the US Open last September.
There were reports that Berrettini would appoint former World No. 4 Thomas Enqvist as his new coach beginning next season and even trained in his presence. However, that contractual obligation didn't materialize because the Swede did not take up the offer due to personal issues.
The appointment of Roig is a significant coup for Berrettini, who hopes his new coach will have a similar impact in steering him out of the mud, just like he did with Nadal between 2005 and 2022. Roig was more of an assistant coach to the Spaniard,...
- 12/13/2023
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One of Italy's famed sports newspapers - La Gazzetta dello Sport - has been put on the spot for its treatment of Jannik Sinner before and after the Davis Cup triumph.
Sinner steered Italy to their first Davis Cup title since 1976 at the end of November, with eye-catching wins over Novak Djokovic and Serbia in the semifinals in both singles and doubles.
And less than 24 hours later, he was on hand to complete the assignment as he swatted aside Alex de Minaur and Australia. The concept of team competition is that every member has a role in the team's success.
The plaudits were undoubtedly reserved for the entire Italian team, even those players who never made it in the squad due to injury, like Matteo Berrettini, but found time to travel to Malaga as a spectator.
Never before, at least in recent years of Davis Cup competition, has one player...
Sinner steered Italy to their first Davis Cup title since 1976 at the end of November, with eye-catching wins over Novak Djokovic and Serbia in the semifinals in both singles and doubles.
And less than 24 hours later, he was on hand to complete the assignment as he swatted aside Alex de Minaur and Australia. The concept of team competition is that every member has a role in the team's success.
The plaudits were undoubtedly reserved for the entire Italian team, even those players who never made it in the squad due to injury, like Matteo Berrettini, but found time to travel to Malaga as a spectator.
Never before, at least in recent years of Davis Cup competition, has one player...
- 12/8/2023
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Less than a month until the new tennis season starts afresh, Taylor Fritz is already "very excited" and "fired up" to represent his country in team competitions again.
The USA won the inaugural United Cup last season, with Fritz playing a significant part in that title run. The 26-year-old secured the match-clinching singles win over Italy's Matteo Berrettini. Playing team competitions is more than just another tennis match.
For Fritz, the camaraderie and positive vibes of being in a team environment are things that you don't particularly get to experience as a singles-playing Atp player. And when he is on the court, he always strives to play his very best tennis in team events.
"I just like that energy of like having a team like on the bench cheering for you, having other people I guess relying on you to win. It's different; I think it pumps me up a...
The USA won the inaugural United Cup last season, with Fritz playing a significant part in that title run. The 26-year-old secured the match-clinching singles win over Italy's Matteo Berrettini. Playing team competitions is more than just another tennis match.
For Fritz, the camaraderie and positive vibes of being in a team environment are things that you don't particularly get to experience as a singles-playing Atp player. And when he is on the court, he always strives to play his very best tennis in team events.
"I just like that energy of like having a team like on the bench cheering for you, having other people I guess relying on you to win. It's different; I think it pumps me up a...
- 12/8/2023
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Matteo Berrettini didn't play for Italy at the 2023 Davis Cup Finals, but he was there and supported the team, which is why Jannik Sinner wants his name on the trophy as well.
Matteo Berrettini barely missed any chances to play for Italy in the Davis Cup so far in his career, but he's been quite unlucky. Every time the Davis Cup rolls around, Berrettini is either injured or just can't play the way he wants to, and it doesn't work out.
This year, it finally worked out for the country as they won the competition, but largely thanks to Jannik Sinner. His double heroics against Novak Djokovic in the semi-final were the crucial results that allowed Italy to move on to the final.
In the final, Sinner once again delivered for his country to win the Davis Cup. Berrettini didn't play, but he was physically present, cheering them on, and...
Matteo Berrettini barely missed any chances to play for Italy in the Davis Cup so far in his career, but he's been quite unlucky. Every time the Davis Cup rolls around, Berrettini is either injured or just can't play the way he wants to, and it doesn't work out.
This year, it finally worked out for the country as they won the competition, but largely thanks to Jannik Sinner. His double heroics against Novak Djokovic in the semi-final were the crucial results that allowed Italy to move on to the final.
In the final, Sinner once again delivered for his country to win the Davis Cup. Berrettini didn't play, but he was physically present, cheering them on, and...
- 12/8/2023
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Matteo Berrettini is working hard on returning to tennis, but he's realistic that things won't be easy due to his ranking.
Matteo Berrettini suffered a pretty bad ankle roll at the US Open, which caused him to miss the rest of the year. It was a very unfortunate moment for the Italian, who had struggled with injuries throughout the year and had just gotten back to playing tennis regularly.
As tough as it was, Berrettini opted for a more conservative approach instead of rushing to come back quickly. He wanted to really give himself time to prepare for next year properly.
It makes sense because the return will be quite complicated as he'll have to rebuild his ranking, which means more matches and more events.
I will now return with the tournaments in Australia but with my current ranking everything will be more complicated. In 2024 I ask to experience the...
Matteo Berrettini suffered a pretty bad ankle roll at the US Open, which caused him to miss the rest of the year. It was a very unfortunate moment for the Italian, who had struggled with injuries throughout the year and had just gotten back to playing tennis regularly.
As tough as it was, Berrettini opted for a more conservative approach instead of rushing to come back quickly. He wanted to really give himself time to prepare for next year properly.
It makes sense because the return will be quite complicated as he'll have to rebuild his ranking, which means more matches and more events.
I will now return with the tournaments in Australia but with my current ranking everything will be more complicated. In 2024 I ask to experience the...
- 12/5/2023
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The year-end Utr (Universal Tennis Rating) rankings have raised many eyebrows, with some surprising inclusions of Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic in the Top 10.
The Utr is a critical metric in evaluating a player's overall skill on a single 16-point scale. Still, it remains a subjective method to assess player's strengths based on recent performances. This is highlighted by the latest rankings, where Spain's Rafael Nadal ranked fourth.
Nadal, 37, has been out of action for a year and will rejoin the tour in Brisbane next season. His last outing was in January 2023, when Mackenzie McDonald knocked him out of the Australian Open. He has been nursing a hip injury since and underwent surgery in June.
Because of his inactivity, his official Atp ranking cascaded to its lowest point in two decades (currently ranked 664th). However, he has a 16.27 Utr rating, higher than Carlos Alcaraz's, the World No. 2, which has a 16.24 rating.
The Utr is a critical metric in evaluating a player's overall skill on a single 16-point scale. Still, it remains a subjective method to assess player's strengths based on recent performances. This is highlighted by the latest rankings, where Spain's Rafael Nadal ranked fourth.
Nadal, 37, has been out of action for a year and will rejoin the tour in Brisbane next season. His last outing was in January 2023, when Mackenzie McDonald knocked him out of the Australian Open. He has been nursing a hip injury since and underwent surgery in June.
Because of his inactivity, his official Atp ranking cascaded to its lowest point in two decades (currently ranked 664th). However, he has a 16.27 Utr rating, higher than Carlos Alcaraz's, the World No. 2, which has a 16.24 rating.
- 12/4/2023
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Former Atp World No. 4 Adriano Panatta has slammed those linking Matteo Berrettini's current injury crisis to his relationship with girlfriend Melissa Satta.
Berretini has found love again after splitting for good with his ex-girlfriend and Wta star Ajla Tomljanovic in February 2022. But he has been dealing with outside noise more than taking comfort in his new relationship with the American-born Italian showgirl Melissa Satta.
Satta is a television presenter and a model and was previously married to former AC Milan footballer Kevin-Prince Boateng. According to reports, she has been dating Berrettini since January 2023, but their low-key love affair has not been short of detractors.
Berrettini, who has endured a turbulent season on the Atp Tour, has been criticized by several tennis fans for his poor performances, which are attributed to his involvement with Satta. He has played just 26 matches this season and has seen his ranking tumble to as low as 92nd.
Berretini has found love again after splitting for good with his ex-girlfriend and Wta star Ajla Tomljanovic in February 2022. But he has been dealing with outside noise more than taking comfort in his new relationship with the American-born Italian showgirl Melissa Satta.
Satta is a television presenter and a model and was previously married to former AC Milan footballer Kevin-Prince Boateng. According to reports, she has been dating Berrettini since January 2023, but their low-key love affair has not been short of detractors.
Berrettini, who has endured a turbulent season on the Atp Tour, has been criticized by several tennis fans for his poor performances, which are attributed to his involvement with Satta. He has played just 26 matches this season and has seen his ranking tumble to as low as 92nd.
- 12/4/2023
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Jannik Sinner was Italy's most valuable player in their triumphant 2023 Davis Cup run, delivering in both singles and doubles, and he called the win special.
Sinner and the Italian media have had a somewhat strained relationship because he was called out multiple times for not playing for Italy. The Italian never dodged it on purpose but opted to prioritize different things at different times.
He signed up to play this year, and it was perfect timing because his tennis has never been better. He has been amazing indoors for a few years but went to another level this year.
The win over Novak Djokovic at the Atp Finals last week and then once more this week proves that. He won all of his matches both singles and doubles, and won the final one, which clinched the trophy.
It was a huge moment, and during the post-match press conference, he explained...
Sinner and the Italian media have had a somewhat strained relationship because he was called out multiple times for not playing for Italy. The Italian never dodged it on purpose but opted to prioritize different things at different times.
He signed up to play this year, and it was perfect timing because his tennis has never been better. He has been amazing indoors for a few years but went to another level this year.
The win over Novak Djokovic at the Atp Finals last week and then once more this week proves that. He won all of his matches both singles and doubles, and won the final one, which clinched the trophy.
It was a huge moment, and during the post-match press conference, he explained...
- 11/27/2023
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Jannik Sinner proved to be a hero for Italy at the 2023 Davis Cup, winning multiple crucial matches, including the one against Novak Djokovic.
Sinner has had a really strong finish to the year with a trophy at the Vienna Open, a final at the Atp Finals, and now the Davis Cup. He played Novak Djokovic three times and beat him twice, one of which was a crucial win to save his country from elimination.
The end result of all of that was him beating Alex de Minaur on Sunday to give Italy the second point needed to clinch the trophy. While he was the Mvp, he didn't take full credit for it, praising his teammates, even those who didn't play.
Matteo Berrettini made the trip to Malaga despite being unable to play as he's still recovering from injury. He stood there with his teammates, offered advice, cheered, and clapped as...
Sinner has had a really strong finish to the year with a trophy at the Vienna Open, a final at the Atp Finals, and now the Davis Cup. He played Novak Djokovic three times and beat him twice, one of which was a crucial win to save his country from elimination.
The end result of all of that was him beating Alex de Minaur on Sunday to give Italy the second point needed to clinch the trophy. While he was the Mvp, he didn't take full credit for it, praising his teammates, even those who didn't play.
Matteo Berrettini made the trip to Malaga despite being unable to play as he's still recovering from injury. He stood there with his teammates, offered advice, cheered, and clapped as...
- 11/27/2023
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The first match of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals final was played, and Matteo Arnaldi delivered for Italy, giving Jannik Sinner a championship point after beating Alexei Popyrin.
If Jannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur, Italy will win the 2023 Davis Cup, which would be a huge achievement for the country, which wasn't considered a tennis powerhouse until a few years ago.
With the rise of Sinner, Matteo Berrettini, and other talents from the country, Italy was expected to win one of these years, and it might happen later today.
A good chunk of that is thanks to Matteo Arnaldi, who delivered a huge point for Italy. Australia has a pretty strong doubles pairing with Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell, so winning the singles was always their best chance to get it done.
Thanks to Arnaldi's win, Sinner has the trophy on his racquet. He's 5-0 all-time against de Minaur, so yeah.
If Jannik Sinner beats Alex de Minaur, Italy will win the 2023 Davis Cup, which would be a huge achievement for the country, which wasn't considered a tennis powerhouse until a few years ago.
With the rise of Sinner, Matteo Berrettini, and other talents from the country, Italy was expected to win one of these years, and it might happen later today.
A good chunk of that is thanks to Matteo Arnaldi, who delivered a huge point for Italy. Australia has a pretty strong doubles pairing with Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell, so winning the singles was always their best chance to get it done.
Thanks to Arnaldi's win, Sinner has the trophy on his racquet. He's 5-0 all-time against de Minaur, so yeah.
- 11/26/2023
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Just days after contesting the Atp Finals final, Jannik Sinner returned to the courts at the Davis Cup Final Eight showdown, winning Italy a crucial point to stay in contention for the semi-finals.
Italy has had one of the better tennis rosters for a while now but can never figure things out. Somebody is always missing; even this year, they don't have the full roster.
Matteo Berrettini is out with an injury, but Jannik Sinner signed up to play. That wasn't the case last year, and it's a huge boost considering his recent form. The stakes were high against Tallon Griekspoor.
Italy would have been out if he had lost the match, as Matteo Arnaldi had lost to Botic van de Zandschulp earlier today. So what did Sinner do? Well, he won, of course, but it was a very tricky match which was expected.
Griekspoor is a tough player to...
Italy has had one of the better tennis rosters for a while now but can never figure things out. Somebody is always missing; even this year, they don't have the full roster.
Matteo Berrettini is out with an injury, but Jannik Sinner signed up to play. That wasn't the case last year, and it's a huge boost considering his recent form. The stakes were high against Tallon Griekspoor.
Italy would have been out if he had lost the match, as Matteo Arnaldi had lost to Botic van de Zandschulp earlier today. So what did Sinner do? Well, he won, of course, but it was a very tricky match which was expected.
Griekspoor is a tough player to...
- 11/23/2023
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Despite not playing at the 2023 Davis Cup Final Eight Showdown, Matteo Berrettini is in Malaga to help cheer on his teammates.
Being present with his teammates is something that Berrettini has done last year as well. There seems to be some kind of spell on Berrettini that prevents him from playing late in the year.
It's been a few years now that he deals with some kind of injury in November, and this year was no exception. This year's injury actually happened much earlier at the US Open, but it spilled over all the way to now.
It's been a horrible season for Berrettini, who dealt with multiple injuries, causing him to play only about 26 matches this year. Some anticipated a late return this year, but the Italian wasn't ready to compete, so he pushed back the comeback to next year.
With his injury concerns, it's probably a good decision.
Being present with his teammates is something that Berrettini has done last year as well. There seems to be some kind of spell on Berrettini that prevents him from playing late in the year.
It's been a few years now that he deals with some kind of injury in November, and this year was no exception. This year's injury actually happened much earlier at the US Open, but it spilled over all the way to now.
It's been a horrible season for Berrettini, who dealt with multiple injuries, causing him to play only about 26 matches this year. Some anticipated a late return this year, but the Italian wasn't ready to compete, so he pushed back the comeback to next year.
With his injury concerns, it's probably a good decision.
- 11/23/2023
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Novak Djokovic battled and bested Jannik Sinner in the 2023 Atp Finals final, which actually became the most-watched tennis match ever in Italy.
Jannik Sinner is the biggest tennis talent to emerge out of Italy in a very long time. He's one of the best young players in the world and the country's best chance at seeing one of their own climb to the number one rank in the future.
The interest he sparked this year has been tremendous. Outside of Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic, no player garnered more attention from the fans than Sinner, who was warmly welcomed in Turin, which touched him deeply.
He was moved to tears during the Atp Finals trophy ceremony when the crowd kept singing his name. Unfortunately, it wasn't the outcome he or the crowd hoped.
Djokovic proved too good once again, successfully defending the trophy he won last year. It wasn't a match...
Jannik Sinner is the biggest tennis talent to emerge out of Italy in a very long time. He's one of the best young players in the world and the country's best chance at seeing one of their own climb to the number one rank in the future.
The interest he sparked this year has been tremendous. Outside of Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic, no player garnered more attention from the fans than Sinner, who was warmly welcomed in Turin, which touched him deeply.
He was moved to tears during the Atp Finals trophy ceremony when the crowd kept singing his name. Unfortunately, it wasn't the outcome he or the crowd hoped.
Djokovic proved too good once again, successfully defending the trophy he won last year. It wasn't a match...
- 11/20/2023
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Matteo Berrettini is close to appointing a new coach for the upcoming season and Italian media are reporting a familiar name will be taking over the reins from Vincenzo Santopadre.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the deal to hire Thomas Enqvist is as good as done. Only the official announcement is missing and could be coming very soon. Berrettini recently parted ways with his longtime coach Vincenzo Santopadre after 13 years together.
Berrettini penned an emotional message to his fans announcing Santopadre's departure after a forgettable year hampered by injuries. Under his countryman's tutelage, the 27-year-old reached a career-high ranking of World No. 6 and reached a Wimbledon final.
Replacing Santopadre, who has nurtured Berrettini through his teenage years, was going to require a sturdy and intelligent tennis mind. And that's why Berrettini has gone for the service of Enqvist, a former pro from Sweden who was ranked as high as No.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the deal to hire Thomas Enqvist is as good as done. Only the official announcement is missing and could be coming very soon. Berrettini recently parted ways with his longtime coach Vincenzo Santopadre after 13 years together.
Berrettini penned an emotional message to his fans announcing Santopadre's departure after a forgettable year hampered by injuries. Under his countryman's tutelage, the 27-year-old reached a career-high ranking of World No. 6 and reached a Wimbledon final.
Replacing Santopadre, who has nurtured Berrettini through his teenage years, was going to require a sturdy and intelligent tennis mind. And that's why Berrettini has gone for the service of Enqvist, a former pro from Sweden who was ranked as high as No.
- 11/12/2023
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Jannik Sinner will be the home crowd favorite at the 2023 Atp Finals in Turin, where he is set to make his proper full debut as a qualifying contender.
Sinner played at this event as an alternate a couple of years ago, replacing his compatriot Matteo Berrettini. The 22-year-old will attempt to become the first Italian man to win the prestigious Atp Finals after a career-best season on tour saw him soar into a career-high ranking of No. 4. Can Sinner go all the way? Here are five reasons why he could end that wait.
5. Improved Mental Strength
Last year and for half of this season, Sinner has brushed off claims that he belongs in the same group as Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner's talent was absolute, and he stood on the doorstep of a breakthrough win since he shot up in the rankings until he finally was able to break it down this season.
Sinner played at this event as an alternate a couple of years ago, replacing his compatriot Matteo Berrettini. The 22-year-old will attempt to become the first Italian man to win the prestigious Atp Finals after a career-best season on tour saw him soar into a career-high ranking of No. 4. Can Sinner go all the way? Here are five reasons why he could end that wait.
5. Improved Mental Strength
Last year and for half of this season, Sinner has brushed off claims that he belongs in the same group as Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner's talent was absolute, and he stood on the doorstep of a breakthrough win since he shot up in the rankings until he finally was able to break it down this season.
- 11/11/2023
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Matteo Berrettini has announced that he has ended his partnership with his long-time coach, Vincenzo Santopadre.
They say that some people come into our lives for a season, some for a reason, and some forever. Matteo Berrettini could certainly identify many positive reasons why Vincenzo Santopadre was part of his team, but the two won't start the 2024 Atp season together.
Only recently, the Italian announced that he'll be ending his 2023 season early , which many thought after the Italian team for the 2023 Davis Cup Finals was announced without Berrettini .
Now, it seems that the 27-year-old plans to start from the scratch in 2024, something he may as well need after so many injury problems that he has experienced in his career, and that troubled him also this year.
During all those bad times, there was always one person by his side, and it was his long-time coach, Vincenzo Santopadre, who coached the Italian since his teenage years.
They say that some people come into our lives for a season, some for a reason, and some forever. Matteo Berrettini could certainly identify many positive reasons why Vincenzo Santopadre was part of his team, but the two won't start the 2024 Atp season together.
Only recently, the Italian announced that he'll be ending his 2023 season early , which many thought after the Italian team for the 2023 Davis Cup Finals was announced without Berrettini .
Now, it seems that the 27-year-old plans to start from the scratch in 2024, something he may as well need after so many injury problems that he has experienced in his career, and that troubled him also this year.
During all those bad times, there was always one person by his side, and it was his long-time coach, Vincenzo Santopadre, who coached the Italian since his teenage years.
- 10/28/2023
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Matteo Berrettini has ended the 2023 season early after struggling with multiple injuries this year, including an ankle injury more recently.
Berrettini suffered an ankle injury at the US Open , which left him unable to play for much of the past few weeks . The Italian held out hope that he could return by the end of the year, however, it didn't work out.
According to an update posted on Instagram, Berrettini trained hard in the past few weeks but he won't make a comeback. He was advised against it by his team, and he listened to the advice, wanting to start next year on the right path.
The update further stated that Berrettini hopes to have a much better year in 2024 while also offering his support to the Italian Davis Cup team in their quest to win the trophy.
Despite training at a high level for a few weeks my medical...
Berrettini suffered an ankle injury at the US Open , which left him unable to play for much of the past few weeks . The Italian held out hope that he could return by the end of the year, however, it didn't work out.
According to an update posted on Instagram, Berrettini trained hard in the past few weeks but he won't make a comeback. He was advised against it by his team, and he listened to the advice, wanting to start next year on the right path.
The update further stated that Berrettini hopes to have a much better year in 2024 while also offering his support to the Italian Davis Cup team in their quest to win the trophy.
Despite training at a high level for a few weeks my medical...
- 10/27/2023
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After missing the Davis Cup Finals qualifiers earlier this year, Jannik Sinner will lead Italy at the Final Eight showdown next month.
The final eight showdowns of the Davis Cup Finals will be played at the end of November from the 21st to the 26th, and Italy will have its best player on the team.
Even without Sinner, Italy has a pretty good team, but Matteo Berrettini is not playing because of an ankle injury suffered at the US Open . It's precisely because of that that Sinner playing is a huge deal for Italy.
When it comes to Berretitni, it's just a continuation of a really unlucky season. The Italian was at the Davis Cup Finals last year but also didn't play because of an ankle injury. Having the same scenario play out literally a year later and in an identical way is just brutal for the big-serving Italian.
When it comes to Sinner,...
The final eight showdowns of the Davis Cup Finals will be played at the end of November from the 21st to the 26th, and Italy will have its best player on the team.
Even without Sinner, Italy has a pretty good team, but Matteo Berrettini is not playing because of an ankle injury suffered at the US Open . It's precisely because of that that Sinner playing is a huge deal for Italy.
When it comes to Berretitni, it's just a continuation of a really unlucky season. The Italian was at the Davis Cup Finals last year but also didn't play because of an ankle injury. Having the same scenario play out literally a year later and in an identical way is just brutal for the big-serving Italian.
When it comes to Sinner,...
- 10/25/2023
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Novak Djokovic will begin his 396th week at the top of the men's rankings and kept his 2,240-point gap over closest rival Carlos Alcaraz .
The Serbian continues his break from tennis and will rejoin the tour at the start of the Paris Masters next week. Alcaraz's absence at this week's Swiss Indoors in Basel means that the deficit at the top will remain the same with just two more Atp tournaments to play between them .
Movement for the rest of the Top 10 is between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz , who both suffered setbacks in qualifying for the Atp Finals. Zverev, who lost in the first round in Tokyo , drops down to 10th, while Fritz, whose title defense in the same tournament ended with a wild defeat to Shintaro Mochizuki moves up to ninth.
21-year-old Ben Shelton climbed highest among the Top 20 players. The American lefty won a maiden Atp title...
The Serbian continues his break from tennis and will rejoin the tour at the start of the Paris Masters next week. Alcaraz's absence at this week's Swiss Indoors in Basel means that the deficit at the top will remain the same with just two more Atp tournaments to play between them .
Movement for the rest of the Top 10 is between Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz , who both suffered setbacks in qualifying for the Atp Finals. Zverev, who lost in the first round in Tokyo , drops down to 10th, while Fritz, whose title defense in the same tournament ended with a wild defeat to Shintaro Mochizuki moves up to ninth.
21-year-old Ben Shelton climbed highest among the Top 20 players. The American lefty won a maiden Atp title...
- 10/23/2023
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Jannik Sinner is excited about taking on the Atp Finals challenge after a really great standout year on the Atp Tour.
This won't be the first time Sinner plays at the Atp Finals because he was an alternate a few years ago when he replaced an injured Matteo Berrettini. The event was played in Turin at that time, and the Italian felt all the love, which is why he's so excited to return this year .
It comes after a really solid standout year where he won multiple trophies, including his maiden Atp 1000 trophy in Toronto, as well as the China Open . It's just an amazing time for Sinner, whose breakout happened a few years ago, but it took him some time to finally establish himself as one of the best players in the world.
Speaking to the Atp Tennis Radio Podcast recently, Sinner expressed satisfaction with being in the official eight.
This won't be the first time Sinner plays at the Atp Finals because he was an alternate a few years ago when he replaced an injured Matteo Berrettini. The event was played in Turin at that time, and the Italian felt all the love, which is why he's so excited to return this year .
It comes after a really solid standout year where he won multiple trophies, including his maiden Atp 1000 trophy in Toronto, as well as the China Open . It's just an amazing time for Sinner, whose breakout happened a few years ago, but it took him some time to finally establish himself as one of the best players in the world.
Speaking to the Atp Tennis Radio Podcast recently, Sinner expressed satisfaction with being in the official eight.
- 10/20/2023
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Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from yet another event, as the Italian won't be playing at the 2023 Vienna Open .
It's been a very strange year for Matteo Berrettini, who didn't play that well when he did play, and lately, he hasn't played at all. He last played at the US Open, where he wasn't having a very good match against Arthur Rinderknech, and then he injured himself on top of that.
It was an ankle injury as he rolled his ankle quite a bit. It looked very bad as he left the court in a wheelchair. However, it ultimately didn't prove as terrible as it initially looked.
He provided an update on social media, which struck a positive tone, making his fans quite relieved about it. Still, some time away from tennis was guaranteed, and he's yet to return to the courts.
A recent update on social media addressed his recovery...
It's been a very strange year for Matteo Berrettini, who didn't play that well when he did play, and lately, he hasn't played at all. He last played at the US Open, where he wasn't having a very good match against Arthur Rinderknech, and then he injured himself on top of that.
It was an ankle injury as he rolled his ankle quite a bit. It looked very bad as he left the court in a wheelchair. However, it ultimately didn't prove as terrible as it initially looked.
He provided an update on social media, which struck a positive tone, making his fans quite relieved about it. Still, some time away from tennis was guaranteed, and he's yet to return to the courts.
A recent update on social media addressed his recovery...
- 10/19/2023
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After teasing a comeback at the 2023 Stockholm Open , Matteo Berrettini won't actually be making his comeback in Sweden as he withdrew from the Atp 250 event.
It looks increasingly likely that Matteo Berretitni won't play this year anymore after the most recent withdrawal. The Italian has dealt with a number of injuries this year that kept him away from the court for much of this year.
He struggled with injuries at the start of the year, missing a couple of events, but the biggest blow came during the clay season as he only played at the Monte-Carlo Masters, after which he missed two months of action.
He returned on grass and looked okay at Wimbledon but again missed a few events before the US Open stretch. The next injury came at the US Open, where he badly injured his ankle and needed a wheelchair to leave the court .
He hasn't stood...
It looks increasingly likely that Matteo Berretitni won't play this year anymore after the most recent withdrawal. The Italian has dealt with a number of injuries this year that kept him away from the court for much of this year.
He struggled with injuries at the start of the year, missing a couple of events, but the biggest blow came during the clay season as he only played at the Monte-Carlo Masters, after which he missed two months of action.
He returned on grass and looked okay at Wimbledon but again missed a few events before the US Open stretch. The next injury came at the US Open, where he badly injured his ankle and needed a wheelchair to leave the court .
He hasn't stood...
- 10/12/2023
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Italian fans can rejoice as Jannik Sinner ensured that the country will have a representative at the Atp Finals in Turin.
Jannik Sinner will play at the 2023 Atp Finals after securing a spot with some amazing performances in the past week. The Italian put together a really strong effort to emerge as the champion of the China Open last week despite struggling with an apparent injury earlier at the event.
Those 500 points basically ensure that he'll be there in Turin which is a major achievement for Sinner who truly has had an amazing season. He became the first Italian player to win 50 matches in almost 50 years and will be the sole representative of his country on native soil.
There were some doubts about whether Sinner would be there even though he was most likely out of all the players contending to secure a spot. He was asked about it following...
Jannik Sinner will play at the 2023 Atp Finals after securing a spot with some amazing performances in the past week. The Italian put together a really strong effort to emerge as the champion of the China Open last week despite struggling with an apparent injury earlier at the event.
Those 500 points basically ensure that he'll be there in Turin which is a major achievement for Sinner who truly has had an amazing season. He became the first Italian player to win 50 matches in almost 50 years and will be the sole representative of his country on native soil.
There were some doubts about whether Sinner would be there even though he was most likely out of all the players contending to secure a spot. He was asked about it following...
- 10/7/2023
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Jannik Sinner was touted as the great hope of Italian tennis, and he's proving it by becoming the first Italian to win 50 matches in a season in 45 years.
Italy has a long history in tennis and plenty of great players, but it's been a while since they had a really great one. Matteo Berrettini was a worthy leader for a few years as a Top 10 regular, but right now, Jannik Sinner is emerging as the top Italian name in the sport.
He's been known as a tennis super talent for a few years but is finally taking that step forward this year. He won a big trophy in Canada and now added another big one in Beijing . It's been the best year of his career as he's basically ensured his place at the Atp Finals while also winning 50 matches for the first time in his career.
He became only the...
Italy has a long history in tennis and plenty of great players, but it's been a while since they had a really great one. Matteo Berrettini was a worthy leader for a few years as a Top 10 regular, but right now, Jannik Sinner is emerging as the top Italian name in the sport.
He's been known as a tennis super talent for a few years but is finally taking that step forward this year. He won a big trophy in Canada and now added another big one in Beijing . It's been the best year of his career as he's basically ensured his place at the Atp Finals while also winning 50 matches for the first time in his career.
He became only the...
- 10/7/2023
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Running from October 23rd to 29th, the 2023 Vienna Open will be held in Austria's capital and most populous city, where 32 singles players will vie to win one of the longstanding Atp 500 events.
The tournament will be contested on indoor hard courts at Wiener Stadthalle - a multi-purpose complex in Vienna that hosts a variety of indoor events such as sports, theatres, and concerts. Since 1974, it has been home to the Vienna Open, which is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world.
For many years, the Atp Finals qualification spots tend to be decided in the final week of October. And this year's race will likely follow suit with a number of players outside the coveted eight spots still mathematically with a realistic chance of qualifying.
The entry list for the 2023 tournament has been released. Daniil Medvedev spearheads a star-studded lineup at one of the last 500-level events on the calendar.
The tournament will be contested on indoor hard courts at Wiener Stadthalle - a multi-purpose complex in Vienna that hosts a variety of indoor events such as sports, theatres, and concerts. Since 1974, it has been home to the Vienna Open, which is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world.
For many years, the Atp Finals qualification spots tend to be decided in the final week of October. And this year's race will likely follow suit with a number of players outside the coveted eight spots still mathematically with a realistic chance of qualifying.
The entry list for the 2023 tournament has been released. Daniil Medvedev spearheads a star-studded lineup at one of the last 500-level events on the calendar.
- 9/29/2023
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The Davis Cup draw for the final eight knockout stage has been revealed with some enticing clashes between some top nations set to take place.
Perhaps one of the most notable qualifiers into the quarter-final knockout stages are the reigning Davis Cup champions Canada. The Canadians were led by both Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime en route to last year's memorable title run. They are expected to beat their next opponents Finland, but their star players lack form.
The Finns are very much an unknown quantity as they are relatively inexperienced at Davis Cup level on the biggest of stages. But perhaps that is what makes them so dangerous, and they have a Top-60 player in Emil Ruusuvuori who can cause problems to bigger names.
A mouthwatering quarter-final sees last year's finalists Australia take on the dangerous outfit of Czech Republic. The Czechs came through the group stage without dropping...
Perhaps one of the most notable qualifiers into the quarter-final knockout stages are the reigning Davis Cup champions Canada. The Canadians were led by both Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime en route to last year's memorable title run. They are expected to beat their next opponents Finland, but their star players lack form.
The Finns are very much an unknown quantity as they are relatively inexperienced at Davis Cup level on the biggest of stages. But perhaps that is what makes them so dangerous, and they have a Top-60 player in Emil Ruusuvuori who can cause problems to bigger names.
A mouthwatering quarter-final sees last year's finalists Australia take on the dangerous outfit of Czech Republic. The Czechs came through the group stage without dropping...
- 9/20/2023
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Matteo Berrettini provided an injury update explaining that he's getting better as the injury was not that serious.
Matteo Berrettini endured a very tough year so far with several injuries, one of which came at the US Open . It looked really bad, with fans hoping that it doesn't end up being as serious as it looked like . Luckily, it's not, and Berrettini is already on the road to recovery.
He recently provided an update in an interview with SkySport during the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage in Bologna. Despite not being able to play, Berrettini was with the team to show support as the country booked their spot in the knockout stages.
The recovery is going well. My injury is less serious than expected, fortunately or unfortunately I have had many of these sprains and I know what the process awaits me.
Berrettini on his recovery
I'm better, after everything...
Matteo Berrettini endured a very tough year so far with several injuries, one of which came at the US Open . It looked really bad, with fans hoping that it doesn't end up being as serious as it looked like . Luckily, it's not, and Berrettini is already on the road to recovery.
He recently provided an update in an interview with SkySport during the Davis Cup Finals Group Stage in Bologna. Despite not being able to play, Berrettini was with the team to show support as the country booked their spot in the knockout stages.
The recovery is going well. My injury is less serious than expected, fortunately or unfortunately I have had many of these sprains and I know what the process awaits me.
Berrettini on his recovery
I'm better, after everything...
- 9/19/2023
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Novak Djokovic has taken over as the Atp 's No. 1 for a record 390th week after winning his fourth US Open title last Sunday.
Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to bag a record-equaling 24th major title . The Atp No. 1 ranking was settled on day one of the tournament when the Serbian star trounced Alexandre Muller to overturn Alcaraz's 20-point lead .
With the Spaniard defending points following his maiden Grand Slam win last summer, Djokovic stood in a position to gain points during the US swing including the US Open after missing out from last year's field due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Djokovic, with 11,795 points is now over 3,000 points clear of second-placed Alcaraz, whose title defense ended in the semifinal stage. Beaten finalist Daniil Medvedev gained 1,020 points but remains in third spot. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev rise two spots to 5th and 6th respectively.
Last year's US Open runner-up...
Djokovic defeated Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to bag a record-equaling 24th major title . The Atp No. 1 ranking was settled on day one of the tournament when the Serbian star trounced Alexandre Muller to overturn Alcaraz's 20-point lead .
With the Spaniard defending points following his maiden Grand Slam win last summer, Djokovic stood in a position to gain points during the US swing including the US Open after missing out from last year's field due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Djokovic, with 11,795 points is now over 3,000 points clear of second-placed Alcaraz, whose title defense ended in the semifinal stage. Beaten finalist Daniil Medvedev gained 1,020 points but remains in third spot. Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev rise two spots to 5th and 6th respectively.
Last year's US Open runner-up...
- 9/11/2023
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Fabio Fognini has been making the news lately over his claims, and he's not done yet adding more gas to the fire.
The Davis Cup Finals are coming up, and Italy are hosting their group in Bologna. The country hopes to book their spot in the competition's knockout stages, but they're going to have to do that without their best players.
Matteo Berrettini is out due to an ankle injury , and Jannik Sinner also withdrew due to fatigue. That leaves the country severely depleted. Fabio Fognini expected a call-up, and while it came initially, he was later dropped in favour of another player who was deemed more reliable at the moment.
The Italian was furious and ranted about it on social media , prompting Team Captain Filippo Volandri to respond to the claims . As expected, they have vastly different accounts of what transpired, but the end result of it all is...
The Davis Cup Finals are coming up, and Italy are hosting their group in Bologna. The country hopes to book their spot in the competition's knockout stages, but they're going to have to do that without their best players.
Matteo Berrettini is out due to an ankle injury , and Jannik Sinner also withdrew due to fatigue. That leaves the country severely depleted. Fabio Fognini expected a call-up, and while it came initially, he was later dropped in favour of another player who was deemed more reliable at the moment.
The Italian was furious and ranted about it on social media , prompting Team Captain Filippo Volandri to respond to the claims . As expected, they have vastly different accounts of what transpired, but the end result of it all is...
- 9/10/2023
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Carlos Alcaraz will not help Spain's Davis Cup team after he withdrew from the competition following his US Open loss.
In Rafael Nadal's absence , and with the injury troubles of Pablo Carreno Busta and Roberto Bautista Agut, the Spanish Davis Cup team had one man to rely on, the current world no. 1, Carlos Alcaraz.
After the draw for the group stage of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals was released, fans were looking forward to a potential clash between Novak Djokovic and the young Spaniard , and they were looking forward to the same clash also at the 2023 US Open.
Yet, the 20-year-old surprisingly lost in the semifinals of the last major of the season , so the showdown with the 23-time Grand Slam champion won't happen at Flushing Meadows, and it also won't happen in Valencia, Spain.
The group stages of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals are set to be held from September...
In Rafael Nadal's absence , and with the injury troubles of Pablo Carreno Busta and Roberto Bautista Agut, the Spanish Davis Cup team had one man to rely on, the current world no. 1, Carlos Alcaraz.
After the draw for the group stage of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals was released, fans were looking forward to a potential clash between Novak Djokovic and the young Spaniard , and they were looking forward to the same clash also at the 2023 US Open.
Yet, the 20-year-old surprisingly lost in the semifinals of the last major of the season , so the showdown with the 23-time Grand Slam champion won't happen at Flushing Meadows, and it also won't happen in Valencia, Spain.
The group stages of the 2023 Davis Cup Finals are set to be held from September...
- 9/9/2023
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Matteo Berrettini has now officially withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters and the China Open due to his ankle injury.
Matteo Berrettini's season has been anything but great as the Italian dealt with several injuries as well as a general lack of confidence due to the lack of playing time. It was pretty evident in the way he played but some solid wins at Wimbledon proved a spark.
It didn't last long, though, as disaster struck at the US Open, where he injured his ankle and had to be carted off the court in a wheelchair. The injury was feared to be significant, but luckily, it isn't, as he recently updated about it on social media .
He didn't provide any timetable for his return, but it was unlikely to happen quickly anyway. He withdrew from the upcoming Davis Cup Finals but has now added the Shanghai Masters and China Open to the list,...
Matteo Berrettini's season has been anything but great as the Italian dealt with several injuries as well as a general lack of confidence due to the lack of playing time. It was pretty evident in the way he played but some solid wins at Wimbledon proved a spark.
It didn't last long, though, as disaster struck at the US Open, where he injured his ankle and had to be carted off the court in a wheelchair. The injury was feared to be significant, but luckily, it isn't, as he recently updated about it on social media .
He didn't provide any timetable for his return, but it was unlikely to happen quickly anyway. He withdrew from the upcoming Davis Cup Finals but has now added the Shanghai Masters and China Open to the list,...
- 9/9/2023
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Fabio Fognini was not nominated for the Italian Davis Cup team, and he's quite upset about it as he disclosed on social media.
Fognini has been a stable player for over a decade and played for Italy regularly. The Atp veteran hasn't been at his peak in recent years, but he's still capable of producing some 'throwback' performances. On top of that, the Italian team has some big roster problems as well.
Jannik Sinner withdrew earlier this week , and Matteo Berrettini added his name to the list as well. That leaves a few open spaces, though there are plenty of viable candidates, such as Lorenzo Musetti, Lorenzo Sonego, and Matteo Arnaldi, who broke out at the US Open recently.
Fognini is not a better player than those players right now, but he's got far more experience and is serviceable in doubles, yet he wasn't nominated. The Italian wasn't happy about the exclusion,...
Fognini has been a stable player for over a decade and played for Italy regularly. The Atp veteran hasn't been at his peak in recent years, but he's still capable of producing some 'throwback' performances. On top of that, the Italian team has some big roster problems as well.
Jannik Sinner withdrew earlier this week , and Matteo Berrettini added his name to the list as well. That leaves a few open spaces, though there are plenty of viable candidates, such as Lorenzo Musetti, Lorenzo Sonego, and Matteo Arnaldi, who broke out at the US Open recently.
Fognini is not a better player than those players right now, but he's got far more experience and is serviceable in doubles, yet he wasn't nominated. The Italian wasn't happy about the exclusion,...
- 9/9/2023
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Matteo Berrettini is the second big Italian name after Jannik Sinner, who withdrew from the upcoming Davis Cup Finals.
Italy might have the strongest Davis Cup team when we look at the talent available, but we've yet to see the strongest iteration actually compete. Somebody is always injured, and that's the case this time too, as Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Finals.
It's not a huge surprise considering what happened at the US Open recently, where he was carted off in a wheelchair following a nasty ankle injury. Berrettini posted an update on Instagram that had good and bad parts about it. His injury isn't as bad as it looked, which is good, but he's going to miss the Davis Cup Finals which is a bummer.
Mixed feelings. Positive news following some further tests that my ankle injury did not cause as much damage as originally feared - I have a ruptured ligament.
Italy might have the strongest Davis Cup team when we look at the talent available, but we've yet to see the strongest iteration actually compete. Somebody is always injured, and that's the case this time too, as Matteo Berrettini has withdrawn from the Finals.
It's not a huge surprise considering what happened at the US Open recently, where he was carted off in a wheelchair following a nasty ankle injury. Berrettini posted an update on Instagram that had good and bad parts about it. His injury isn't as bad as it looked, which is good, but he's going to miss the Davis Cup Finals which is a bummer.
Mixed feelings. Positive news following some further tests that my ankle injury did not cause as much damage as originally feared - I have a ruptured ligament.
- 9/7/2023
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Matteo Berrettini broke his silence after exiting the US Open with an ankle injury, admitting that he doesn't know the extent of the injury yet.
Matteo Berrettini was only just getting back into the swing of things following several injury woes that kept him away from the courts this year. The Italian made a surprise comeback at Wimbledon , playing some solid tennis, hoping that it would carry over to the US Open.
It did for a while, but then he ran into Arthur Rinderknech, who was in full control of the match. Berrettini slipped during a rally, completely twisting his ankle, remaining unable to get up after it happened. Eventually, he did, but he could only retire from the match as the doctor took a look at it.
It was an unfortunate ending for Berrettini , who continues to experience setback after setback. The injury looked scary, and he still doesn't...
Matteo Berrettini was only just getting back into the swing of things following several injury woes that kept him away from the courts this year. The Italian made a surprise comeback at Wimbledon , playing some solid tennis, hoping that it would carry over to the US Open.
It did for a while, but then he ran into Arthur Rinderknech, who was in full control of the match. Berrettini slipped during a rally, completely twisting his ankle, remaining unable to get up after it happened. Eventually, he did, but he could only retire from the match as the doctor took a look at it.
It was an unfortunate ending for Berrettini , who continues to experience setback after setback. The injury looked scary, and he still doesn't...
- 9/4/2023
- Tennis Infinity
2023 has not been a kind year for Matteo Berrettini , who struggled with injuries for much of it, and it's not getting better.
There are many ways to illustrate how poor of a season this has been for Matteo Berretini. A player who consistently played 50-60 matches a year notched only 26 matches so far in 2023 as he continues to struggle with injuries.
He missed two months after the Australian Open with injuries, only to miss a month more after the Sunshine Double in March. He then missed almost three months after picking up an injury in Monte-Carlo but managed to remain sort of healthy since returning during the grass season.
The Wimbledon run was a positive one for him, but it was pretty clear that his tennis was not where it needed to be with all the stop-and-go he endured this year. It's a very momentum-based sport, and being unable to play consistently will hurt you.
There are many ways to illustrate how poor of a season this has been for Matteo Berretini. A player who consistently played 50-60 matches a year notched only 26 matches so far in 2023 as he continues to struggle with injuries.
He missed two months after the Australian Open with injuries, only to miss a month more after the Sunshine Double in March. He then missed almost three months after picking up an injury in Monte-Carlo but managed to remain sort of healthy since returning during the grass season.
The Wimbledon run was a positive one for him, but it was pretty clear that his tennis was not where it needed to be with all the stop-and-go he endured this year. It's a very momentum-based sport, and being unable to play consistently will hurt you.
- 9/1/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Matteo Berrettini had another unfortunate moment on the tennis court, this time at the 2023 US Open against Arthur Rinderknech .
If there would be a poll for the unluckiest player on the Atp Tour at the moment, there is no doubt that, unfortunately, Matteo Berrettini would have won that. The Italian just can't catch a break, and he had another painfully disastrous moment at the 2023 US Open.
Without a doubt, Berrettini has been considered as one of the underdogs at the last Grand Slam of the season . After winning in the first round, the Italian took on Arthur Rinderknech in round number two, and the Frenchman had a good start, winning the first set of the match 6-4.
Berrettini was a break down also in the second set, but he was just having a chance to break his opponent back, when the disaster struck. When trying to catch one of the balls,...
If there would be a poll for the unluckiest player on the Atp Tour at the moment, there is no doubt that, unfortunately, Matteo Berrettini would have won that. The Italian just can't catch a break, and he had another painfully disastrous moment at the 2023 US Open.
Without a doubt, Berrettini has been considered as one of the underdogs at the last Grand Slam of the season . After winning in the first round, the Italian took on Arthur Rinderknech in round number two, and the Frenchman had a good start, winning the first set of the match 6-4.
Berrettini was a break down also in the second set, but he was just having a chance to break his opponent back, when the disaster struck. When trying to catch one of the balls,...
- 8/31/2023
- Tennis Infinity
New York, Aug 29 (Ians) Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev hardly broke any sweat in reaching the second round at the US Open, dispatching Hungarian Attila Balazs 6-1, 6-1, 6-0, here on Tuesday.
This was the third-seed Russian player’s 50th tour-level win of the season. He now holds a 24-5 record at the US Open, earning more wins at the hard-court event than the three other majors.
He will next take on the winner of an Australian match between Max Purcell and Christopher O’Connell.
Medvedev, who is chasing his second Slam crown this fortnight, has lifted four tour-level trophies on hard courts this year.
In other action, Alexander Zverev of Germany cruised past Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to enter the second round. He will next meet Daniel Altmaier or Constant Lestienne.
The 26-year-old, who reached the final in New York in 2020, won 86 per cent (50/58) of his first-serve points...
This was the third-seed Russian player’s 50th tour-level win of the season. He now holds a 24-5 record at the US Open, earning more wins at the hard-court event than the three other majors.
He will next take on the winner of an Australian match between Max Purcell and Christopher O’Connell.
Medvedev, who is chasing his second Slam crown this fortnight, has lifted four tour-level trophies on hard courts this year.
In other action, Alexander Zverev of Germany cruised past Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to enter the second round. He will next meet Daniel Altmaier or Constant Lestienne.
The 26-year-old, who reached the final in New York in 2020, won 86 per cent (50/58) of his first-serve points...
- 8/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New York (US), Aug 27 (Ians) Three-time major champion Andy Murray revealed that he has adjusted his technique following his Wimbledon second-round loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas, and said that he has seen positive signs in his health ahead of the season’s final major, the US Open.
Since his Wimbledon loss, the Briton has played just four matches, compiling a 3-1 record. His lone defeat came in three sets to top seed Taylor Fritz in Washington, DC, before he was forced to withdraw ahead of the Toronto third round with a small abdominal tear that also kept him out of Cincinnati.
“I really feel like I needed to make a change to certain shots in my game if I wanted to win more of those matches and dictate more of those matches. So I did that, went away and worked on things for a period of time,” Murray said at the pre-tournament press conference.
Since his Wimbledon loss, the Briton has played just four matches, compiling a 3-1 record. His lone defeat came in three sets to top seed Taylor Fritz in Washington, DC, before he was forced to withdraw ahead of the Toronto third round with a small abdominal tear that also kept him out of Cincinnati.
“I really feel like I needed to make a change to certain shots in my game if I wanted to win more of those matches and dictate more of those matches. So I did that, went away and worked on things for a period of time,” Murray said at the pre-tournament press conference.
- 8/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New York, Aug 24 (Ians) World tennis stars Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe and Matteo Berrettini and others banded together for ‘Stars of the Open’, an exhibition event in support of Ukrainian humanitarian relief.
And a sold-out crowd of 14,000 at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Wednesday night enjoyed some tennis hijinks in the headlining singles match as fan favorites Frances Tiafoe and world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz traded strokes and advice.
There were US Open legends on the court, too, as nine-time US Open champion John McEnroe teamed up with No. 3 Jessica Pegula for an all-New Yorker team. They faced Argentina’s 1990 US Open winner Gabriela Sabatini and Italian Berrettini, a former US Open semifinalist.
The fundraiser brought out celebrities beyond tennis, too. NBA star Jimmy Butler and two-time Latin Grammy winner Sebastian Yatra were also part of the event that raised $320,000 towards the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
Butler served as a ball crew...
And a sold-out crowd of 14,000 at Louis Armstrong Stadium on Wednesday night enjoyed some tennis hijinks in the headlining singles match as fan favorites Frances Tiafoe and world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz traded strokes and advice.
There were US Open legends on the court, too, as nine-time US Open champion John McEnroe teamed up with No. 3 Jessica Pegula for an all-New Yorker team. They faced Argentina’s 1990 US Open winner Gabriela Sabatini and Italian Berrettini, a former US Open semifinalist.
The fundraiser brought out celebrities beyond tennis, too. NBA star Jimmy Butler and two-time Latin Grammy winner Sebastian Yatra were also part of the event that raised $320,000 towards the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.
Butler served as a ball crew...
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A couple of exciting players will be hoping for a good outing at the upcoming US Open , and we bring you a preview of that.
The US Open is only a few days away, and plenty of players are hoping for a good showing. A couple of those are particularly interesting, and we'll look over some of them and what might happen at this year's New York major.
None of them are favourites of any kind, but all of them have major weapons that will allow them to stay competitive in matches, and anything could happen. Despite two players dominating the Atp Tour, all of the underdogs will target at least the second-week appearance.
5. Max Purcell
Not many players have been playing better tennis lately than Max Purcell . The Australian opted for a very aggressive approach, and it's been working really well for him in recent weeks. A good run...
The US Open is only a few days away, and plenty of players are hoping for a good showing. A couple of those are particularly interesting, and we'll look over some of them and what might happen at this year's New York major.
None of them are favourites of any kind, but all of them have major weapons that will allow them to stay competitive in matches, and anything could happen. Despite two players dominating the Atp Tour, all of the underdogs will target at least the second-week appearance.
5. Max Purcell
Not many players have been playing better tennis lately than Max Purcell . The Australian opted for a very aggressive approach, and it's been working really well for him in recent weeks. A good run...
- 8/24/2023
- Tennis Infinity
An exciting evening of tennis action is coming as some of the world’s best players and a couple of special guests step onto the court on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Et on ESPN+. It’s all happening at the Stars of the Open, a charity event during U.S. Open Fan Week aimed at raising funds for humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine. We’ve got all of the information on who will be playing and how to watch the matches with a Subscription to ESPN+.
How to Watch 2023 Stars of the Open When: Starts Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Et TV: ESPN+ Stream: Watch with a Subscription to ESPN+. Sign Up Now $9.99 / month espnplus.com About 2023 Stars of the Open Charity Event
In the main event, Carlos Alcaraz, ranked No. 1, squares off against the crowd-favorite and Top-10 player, Frances Tiafoe. It’s a rematch we’ve been waiting for,...
How to Watch 2023 Stars of the Open When: Starts Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Et TV: ESPN+ Stream: Watch with a Subscription to ESPN+. Sign Up Now $9.99 / month espnplus.com About 2023 Stars of the Open Charity Event
In the main event, Carlos Alcaraz, ranked No. 1, squares off against the crowd-favorite and Top-10 player, Frances Tiafoe. It’s a rematch we’ve been waiting for,...
- 8/23/2023
- by Mike Nelson
- The Streamable
The group stage of Davis Cup Finals will take place in September, where defending champions Canada will play in Italy, but they will be without Felix Auger-Aliassime and Milos Raonic .
It's going to be a very interesting group in Italy as the defending champions are coming without much star power. They produced a rather super effort last year to win the event though their win wasn't without controversy as it was considered invalid by many .
In any case, it was Felix Auger-Aliassime who led the country as the best player, but he won't be making a return for this year's group stage. The Canadian hasn't been playing that well recently, losing a lot of matches and dealing with injuries earlier in the year.
He finally snapped his losing streak in Cincinnati by beating Matteo Berrettini so he would have obviously been very important. It's unclear why he's missing the event...
It's going to be a very interesting group in Italy as the defending champions are coming without much star power. They produced a rather super effort last year to win the event though their win wasn't without controversy as it was considered invalid by many .
In any case, it was Felix Auger-Aliassime who led the country as the best player, but he won't be making a return for this year's group stage. The Canadian hasn't been playing that well recently, losing a lot of matches and dealing with injuries earlier in the year.
He finally snapped his losing streak in Cincinnati by beating Matteo Berrettini so he would have obviously been very important. It's unclear why he's missing the event...
- 8/15/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Felix Auger-Aliassime finally won a match and it came against good friend Matteo Berrettini at the Cincinnati Masters .
As expected a matchup between two friends who know each other well was a rather close one. The opening set saw both players hold their serve for a while even though Auger-Aliassime encountered break points rather early in the match.
Eventually, Berrettini did get the break which he held comfortably until 5-4. That game was quite tough on the Italian as he faced break points but ultimately held to win the set 6-4. The Italian was quite sharp hitting 11 winners and only 2 unforced errors whilst the Canadian struggled far more.
The Canadian found his rhythm in the second set though hitting the ball rather well while limiting the number of errors. The big difference is him asserting himself in most rallies which gave his opponent a lot of problems.
Berrettini only had...
As expected a matchup between two friends who know each other well was a rather close one. The opening set saw both players hold their serve for a while even though Auger-Aliassime encountered break points rather early in the match.
Eventually, Berrettini did get the break which he held comfortably until 5-4. That game was quite tough on the Italian as he faced break points but ultimately held to win the set 6-4. The Italian was quite sharp hitting 11 winners and only 2 unforced errors whilst the Canadian struggled far more.
The Canadian found his rhythm in the second set though hitting the ball rather well while limiting the number of errors. The big difference is him asserting himself in most rallies which gave his opponent a lot of problems.
Berrettini only had...
- 8/14/2023
- Tennis Infinity
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