The Italian returned to the courts on his favorite surface after a long period of injury. However, he couldn’t do much against fellow countryman Lorenzo Sonego.
The season has not been easy at all for the Italian Matteo Berrettini (21st). The tennis player had to fight against several physical problems, which took him away from his best level. This Monday, he returned to the circuit after two months of absence and achieved an unforgettable performance during the first round of the ATP 250 in Stuttgart, the first stage of the circuit on grass.
His rival was compatriot Lorenzo Sonego (41st), who won 6-1, 6-2 in just an hour and 11 minutes. The Spaniard didn’t stand a chance on his favorite surface, where a few years ago he reached the Wimbledon final. However, what was on display in the German grass was far from what he was used to.
For that, his frustration became evident by the end of the game. He couldn’t hold back his tears as he left the court which moved the local public who rewarded him with a loud applause.
difficult year
The tennis player didn’t have a good finish last season and his problems got worse after his quarter-final loss at the US Open. Of the He went through an ordeal and this year he had already retired at the Mexican Open and Monte Carlo. In this last tournament, his defeat was more complex than it initially seemed.
“I found my level and I came back to where I wanted to be, which is very difficult. I am very sad to announce that I will not be able to play my match today in Monte Carlo. I felt pain in my oblique muscles during my game yesterday. The pain got significantly worse at night. After consultation with my medical team, we decided to do some tests this morning. I have a grade 2 tear in my internal muscle.” He explained the injury which also ruled him out of Roland Garros.
The former top ten will continue to seek his best version on the grass circuit to relive his best feelings in the tournament where he amazed the planet.
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