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Match Details
Fixture: Matteo Berrettini vs (8) Luciano Darderi
Date: 15 October, 2024
Tournament: Stockholm Open 2024
Round: First Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Kungliga Tennishallen, Stockholm, Sweden
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hard-court (Indoor)
Prize Money: €690,135
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Matteo Berrettini vs Luciano Darderi preview
World No. 44 Matteo Berrettini will take on World No. 42 Luciano Darderi in the first round of the Stockholm Open.
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Berrettini is working towards regaining his peak fitness after suffering multiple injuries in the past year and a half. He's still had an amazing season so far by amassing 27 wins from 36 matches, including title-winning runs in the Morocco Open, Swiss Open, and the Austrian Open. He also reached the finals of the Stuttgart Open, where he lost to Jack Draper in a close three-set bout.
The Italian will enter Stockholm on the back of a second-round exit in the Shanghai Masters. He started his campaign with a hard-fought win over Christopher O'Connell, but couldn't tip the scales in his favor against Holger Rune. The Dane defeated Berrettini in one hour and 59 minutes, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Luciano Darderi, meanwhile, has had an optimistic season this year by chalking up 23 wins from 45 matches, including a title-winning run in the Cordoba Open. He also reached the semifinals of the U.S. Men's Claycourt Championships and the Lyon Open, where he lost to Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets.
The 22-year-old will enter Stockholm on the back of a first-round exit in Shanghai. Despite a valiant effort against Fabio Fognini, the Italian eliminated him in a grueling three-set bout, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4. Darderi will be eager to make amends in the Stockholm Open.
Matteo Berrettini vs Luciano Darderi head-to-head
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Matteo Berrettini vs Luciano Darderi odds
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Matteo Berrettini vs Luciano Darderi prediction
Matteo Berrettini has captured three titles this year despite joining the men's tour in March. He would have wished to make a significant impact at the Majors but lost to Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon and Taylor Fritz in New York. The Italian is known for his clean all-around game and ability to find a winner from anywhere on the court.
Darderi, on the contrary, clinched his first title on the ATP tour this year in Cordoba. The youngster is currently on a six-match losing streak and will be eager to turn things around in the Stockholm Open. He has a steady all-around game but lacks the tactical maturity against higher-ranked opponents on tour.
Considering their results this season and record on hard courts, Berrettini will be a clear favorite to come out on top. The Italian was outdone by a strong performance by Rune in Shanghai and will be determined to hit back in Stockholm. Despite being unseeded this year, he will be one of the favorites to win the title.
Pick: Berrettini to win in three sets.
