Matteo Berrettini is not satisfied with Top 30 status

The words of Matteo Berrettini

“A great match, I played really well: with Gael you always have to stay lì because I know his strengths but he knows mine”. E’ thrilled Matteo Berrettini: convincing his debut in the “Duty Free Tennis Championships” (ATP 500 – prize money $3,415,700) being played on the concrete in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The 28-year-old Roman, No. 30 ATP, fresh from the quarters in Doha, beat Frenchman Gael Monfils, No. 40 in the rankings, 75 64, in one’hour and 22 minutes of play.

“I am proud of the way I brought home the first set,” added the Roman. “Mentally è it was tough: twice I was a break ahead. The truth è è that I am happy because è I am healthy and playing well. Doha è was a great tournament, with three great battles: in the quarters I could have maybe even won but anyway that tournament gave me a lot of confidence. It has been a long time since I played here in Dubai: è it was great to be back on this court with so many people cheering for me I felt the’energy and I hope that this week will also be long”.

Thanks to the quarters reached last week in Qatar the’blue è again in the top thirty: “It means a lot to me. Last year at this time I wasn’t even playing: I was training with so many question marks. Ours è is a fast-paced sport and you cannot take anything for granted. I put in so much effort with my team and the people who love me. I am proud of what I am doing but I want to do even more ”.