Berrettini Hits French Open QF After Injury
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- Matteo Berrettini reached the French Open quarter‑finals by beating Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6‑3, 7‑6(7‑2), 7‑6(8‑6), marking his first Grand Slam QF in nearly four years.
- Matteo Berrettini said tennis is “the love of my life” and that his comeback after a series of injuries and fitness setbacks has restored his confidence.
- Matteo Berrettini entered the tournament ranked No. 105, making him the lowest‑ranked Roland Garros quarter‑finalist since Igor Andreev in 2007.
- Matteo Berrettini survived a five‑hour‑16‑minute marathon in the previous round, saving two match points, suggesting his injury concerns may be receding.
Why it matters: Berrettini’s resurgence lifts his ranking and earnings potential while adding depth to the French Open draw, giving sponsors and Italian tennis fans a high‑profile contender after years of injury setbacks.
