ATP Rome – Berrettini vs. Ruud

ATP Rome – Berrettini vs. Ruud

🧠 Form & Context

Casper Ruud
Casper Ruud finally silenced critics with a career-defining victory last week, capturing his maiden Masters 1000 title in Madrid. The Norwegian not only lifted the trophy but also ended a long-standing trend by winning his very next match—something many first-time Masters champions have struggled with.

Rome has traditionally been one of Ruud’s strongest events. He’s reached the semifinals here three times in the past four years (2020, 2022, 2023) and looks primed to make another deep run.

Importantly, the Madrid title seems to have freed Ruud mentally. No longer burdened by doubts about his ability to win the biggest matches, he’s now playing with added freedom and belief.

Matteo Berrettini
The Italian fan favorite continues to fight back against the tide of injuries that have plagued his career. After being forced to retire in Madrid, Berrettini posted a confidence-boosting straight-sets win over Jacob Fearnley to start his Rome campaign.

Still, physical fragility remains a lingering concern. Even with massive home support, Berrettini has never made it past the quarterfinals at the Rome Masters—a statistic that hangs over him.

Earlier this year, he showed glimpses of his top level by beating both Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev, but sustaining that level match after match—especially on clay and while managing his body—remains the key challenge against a player as consistent as Ruud.

🔍 Match Breakdown

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