Matteo Berrettini, the former Wimbledon finalist, is set to face Taylor Fritz in the second round of the US Open, despite losing all three of their previous encounters. Berrettini, who has been in impressive form this season, is confident in his abilities and believes he can overcome his past struggles against Fritz.
Berrettini’s confidence stems from his recent performances, which have seen him reach four finals in his last eight tournaments. He has also won 22 of his last 28 matches, including a hard-fought victory over Albert Ramos-Vinolas in the first round of the US Open.
Fritz, on the other hand, is also in good form, having reached the quarterfinals of three of the last four Grand Slams. He is aware of his strong record against Berrettini but acknowledges that the Italian is a formidable opponent.
The match is expected to be a close and hard-fought affair, with both players possessing powerful serves and strong groundstrokes. Fritz is the slight favorite according to betting markets, but Berrettini is determined to prove that he can overcome his past struggles and advance to the third round.
Despite their previous encounters, both players are focused on the present and are confident in their abilities. Berrettini believes that his hard work and dedication will pay off, while Fritz is eager to continue his impressive run at the US Open.
The match between Berrettini and Fritz is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 30th, and is expected to be a highlight of the second round of the US Open.
