In a thrilling match at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open, Matteo Berrettini pulled off a stunning upset, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets, 7-6 (4), 6-2.
This victory marks Berrettini’s first win against Djokovic in five attempts and his first triumph over a top-10 player since January 2023.
Berrettini’s powerful performance was highlighted by his exceptional serve, winning 85% of points on his first delivery. The Italian player demonstrated remarkable resilience and determination, overcoming previous injuries that had affected his game. His victory not only signifies a milestone in their head-to-head record but also signals a promising resurgence in Berrettini’s career.
Reflecting on his win, Berrettini said, “I worked really hard to be back here, to be back at this level. I knew my level was high. I just needed matches and matches like this. All the hard work that I’ve been putting in the last months, in the last days, it worked pretty well today. So I’m really happy with my performance.”
As Berrettini advances in the tournament, fans are eager to see if he can maintain this momentum and continue his climb up the rankings.
Matteo Berrettini (ITA)
Born: 12 April 1996, Rome, Italy Height / Weight: 1.96m (6’5″) / 95kg (209lbs) Plays: Right-handed · Two-handed backhand
Biggest Wins:
- 2 Wins vs. No. 3 (1 Ruud, 1 Thiem)
Career Record:
- Win-Loss: 188-98
- Win-Loss vs. Top 10: 9-25
- 5th-Set Record: 7-2
Career Prize Money: $12,485,564
Career-High ATP Ranking: No. 6 (31 January 2022)
Career Titles: 10 (6 Clay, 4 Grass / 10 Outdoor)
Year-End PIF ATP Rankings History
| Year | Rank | Win-Loss Record |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34 | 32-12 |
| 2023 | 90 | 12-11 |
| 2022 | 16 | 32-12 |
| 2021 | 7 | 41-12 |
| 2020 | 10 | 9-6 |
| 2019 | 8 | 43-25 |
| 2018 | 54 | 19-19 |
| 2017 | 136 | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 433 | 0-0 |
| 2015 | 531 | 0-0 |
Grand Slam History (Career W-L: 49-21)
| Tournament | W-L | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aus. Open | 9-5 | — | 1R | SF | 4R | 2R | 1R | 1R |
| Roland Garros | 8-4 | — | — | — | QF | 3R | 2R | 3R |
| Wimbledon | 14-5 | 2R | 4R | — | F | X | 4R | 2R |
| US Open | 18-7 | 2R | 2R | QF | QF | 4R | SF | 1R |
Nitto ATP Finals History
| Career | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | — | — | — | RR | — | RR |
ATP Masters 1000 History (Career W-L: 24-30)
| Tournament | W-L | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Wells | 3-5 | — | 2R | 4R | 3R | X | 1R | 2R | — |
| Miami | 0-3 | 1R | 2R | — | — | X | 1R | — | — |
| Monte Carlo | 2-3 | 1R | 3R | — | 2R | X | 1R | — | — |
| Madrid | 4-1 | — | — | — | F | X | — | — | — |
| Rome | 7-5 | — | — | — | 3R | QF | 3R | 2R | 1R |
| Canada | 1-2 | — | 2R | 1R | — | X | — | — | — |
| Cincinnati | 2-6 | 1R | 1R | 1R | 3R | 3R | 1R | — | — |
| Shanghai | 5-2 | 2R | — | X | X | X | SF | — | — |
| Paris | 0-3 | 1R | — | — | — | 2R | 2R | — | — |
Source: ATP Tour