Matteo Berrettini regains success in Phoenix, beats Hugo Gaston in comeback
Challenger Phoenix: Matteo Berrettini-Hugo Gaston 3-6 6-3 6-1
It's finally over Matteo Berrettini's fast. After a 194-day ordeal, the Roman tennis player made his return to the court in the Phoenix Challenger, also finding success in his opener against Frenchman Hugo Gaston. The 27-year-old tennis player, in fact, è won in a comeback over his transalpine rival with a score of 3-6 6-3 6-1, in an hour and forty-two minutes of play. In the post-match, the 1996 class did not hide his happiness in being back in the game after the serious injury suffered at the last Us Open.
"I am overjoyed, it seems like ten years since the last match. Before the match I was thinking: even if I lose in the first round, I will be happy simply for being able to play tennis again. I won, so I am satisfied doubles. I have good memories here, è always a pleasure to play in this Country Club" began the Roman tennis player as quoted by "SuperTennis".
"Let's see how I wake up tomorrow morning, I'm a little tired but overall I feel good. I also have my physical therapist here with me, who knows my body very well. I am really happy to be back on the field after the long stop" added The 1996 class.
In the next round Matteo Berrettini will face the winner of the match between Frenchman Arthur Cazaux and Australian qualifier Adam Walton.
