The second day of the Australian Open 2025 saw the Italians protagonists with mixed success, between significant feats and exits. Above all, Sonego’s great performance against the evergreen Wawrinka should be highlighted.
Berrettini in great form: Norrie defeated in comeback
Matteo Berrettini he started the tournament off great by coming from behind to beat the Briton Cameron Norrie with the score 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-1, 6-3. The Roman, number 34 in the ATP ranking, scored 32 aces and 63 winners, dominating the match thanks to a combination of power and precision. With this victory, Berrettini reaches ten successes at Melbourne Park, where he boasts the 2022 semi-final as his best result.
In the next round he will face the Dane Holger Runenumber 13 ATP, who overtook the Chinese Zhang Zhizhen in a marathon that ended with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Rune has won three of the four previous meetings with Berrettini, making the match particularly intriguing.
Italian derby: Musetti beats Arnaldi
In the Italian derby, Lorenzo Musetti got the better of Matteo Arnaldi with the score 7-6(4), 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-3.
Sonego surrenders to Wawrinka
Lorenzo Sonego he overtook the Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinkaformer world number 3 and 2014 Australian Open champion, with scores of 6-4, 5-7 and double 7-5, at the end of a superlative performance.
Paolini out against Wei
The blue number one Jasmine Paolini made a positive debut, defeating the Chinese Wei Sijia with a clear 6-0, 6-4.
Nardi fights but gives in to Diallo
Luca Nardimaking his debut in the main draw of the Australian Open, went out against the Canadian Gabriel Diallo. Despite a two sets to one advantage, the Pesaro native suffered a comeback from the North American, who prevailed with a score of 6-7(1), 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-1, 6- 2 after more than four hours of battle.
Cobolli eliminated in four sets
Flavio Cobolli fought, but stopped in the first round, beaten by Tomas Etchverry. The blue won the first set in the tiebreak, but then succumbed to the comeback of the Argentine, who ended the match with a score of 6-7(8/10), 6-3, 7-5, 6-1