Stuttgart Open Finals LIVE: Matteo Berrettini capped his return to Tour by winning his first title of the season Sunday, overcoming former World No. 1 Andy Murray 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 in the Stuttgart Open final. With the victory the Italian has begun his preparataion for Wimbledon in style. Follow Stuttgart Open LIVE updates on InsideSport.IN
Stuttgart Open Finals LIVE: Matteo Berrettini defeats Andy Murray to win Stuttgart Open title
BOSS OF THE BOSS OPEN!🤩
Matteo Berrettini defeats Murray 6-4 5-7 6-3 to clinch the #BOSSOPEN title@theweissenhof pic.twitter.com/7gOceiCjN2
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) June 12, 2022
The Italian missed the clay season after undergoing a minor operation on his right hand in late March, but has played like he has never been away in Stuttgart, improving to 28-6 on grass.
“It is unbelievable. It was obviously a goal [to win the title], but I thought it would be really, really tough,” Berrettini said. “I don’t even think I played my best tennis, but that is why I am even more proud of myself. Mentally I was really tough. I did an unbelievable job to be there. I fought hard and this means a lot.”
In a tight final, the the second seed demonstrated good footwork to dictate play on his forehand, hitting with brutal power to pin Murray back and triumph after two hours and 35 minutes. With his victory, Berrettini has improved to 2-1 in his ATP Head2Head series against the former World No. 1.
The 26-year-old now holds a perfect 9-0 record at the ATP 250 event, having won the title in his only previous appearance in Stuttgart in 2019. Berrettini also clinched the crown on grass at The Queen’s Club last year, defeating Cameron Norrie in the final in London.
The World No. 10 will aim to retain his title at the Cinch Championships next week and could play record five-time champion Murray in the second round.
“My body is hurting a little bit,” Berrettini said when reflecting on how he feels physically. “It had been three matches without matches and today was almost three hours, so I am feeling it.”
Stuttgart Open Finals LIVE: Matteo Berrettini defeats Andy Murray to win Stuttgart Open title
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