The trip to Middle East is confirmed lucky for Matteo Berrettini. The Roman tennis player, current number 30 of the ATP rankinghas conquered a place in Final quarter of the ATP 500 in Dubaibeating in an hour and a half of the game the Australian Christopher O’Connell (n.75 of the world, coming from the qualifications) with the score of 7-6 (2) 6-2.
Berrettini has played a solid match, without granting break balls and showing great effectiveness to the service: 15 aceno double foul, 67% of the first in the field with an impressive 89% of points won on the first And 82% on the second. After a first set fought and closed to the Tiebreak, in the second he dominated the opponent, thus continuing his positive moment.
Also Luca Nardi celebrates a historical result: from Lucky Loser He arrived at his first quarter of ATP finalovercoming the Belgian Zizou Bergs with the score of 6-4, 7-6. Thanks to this success, the Pesaro has ensured his own best rankingclimbing virtually to number 64 of the world. To wait for him now there is French Quentin Halys (n.77 ATP), also coming from the qualifications.
For the first time in history, Two Italians reach the quarterfinals of the Dubai tournament, confirming the good moment of blue tennis.
The Sinner case and athletic preparation during disqualification
In the meantime, Marco Panichiathletic trainer of Jannik Sinnerexplained how the number one in the world is making the most of the three -month suspension Patted with Wada for the case clostebol.
“Having so much time available will allow us to work on one in -depth athletic preparation – said Panichi -. We can improve specific physical aspects, and this represents a strong motivational push. It is a new experience that will serve to strengthen it further ».