Wimbledon 2021: final! Matteo Berrettini beats Hubert Hurkacz in four sentences
Matteo Berrettini is in a Grand Slam final for the first time in his career. The Italian beatHubert Hurkacz in the semifinals in four sets.
by Nikolaus Fink
last edit: Jul 09, 2021, 05:18 pm
Joy and sorrow can be so close in tennis: Two days ago, Hubert Hurkacz had defeated Roger Federer on the Center Court of Wimbledon, and less than 48 hours later the Pole had to face Matteo Berrettini in the semifinals on what is probably the most prestigious tennis court in the world Give sentences beaten.
Hurkacz even led 3: 2 in the first set, but after that Berrettini dictated the game almost at will: no less than eleven games in a row went to the 25-year-old, who not only secured the first set, but also in the second round even distributed the maximum penalty.
Berrettini in the final against Djokovic or Shapovalov
In the third act, Hurkacz, who in addition to Federer had also eliminated Daniil Medvedev on Church Road, fought against the defeat once again and even won it in the tie-break. Ultimately, this set win should only represent a short glimmer of hope for the 24-year-old.
Because in the fourth section Berrettini managed a quick break to 1-0. The Roman, who dominated the rallies with his serve and forehand and accordingly did not allow a single break by his opponent, did not let himself be taken away.
After a little more than 2:30 hours of play, Berrettini converted his second match point to the ultimately safe 6: 3, 6: 0, 6: 7 (3) and 6: 4 success. The Italian is thus in a Grand Slam final for the first time in his career. In this one he gets to do with Novak Djokovic or Denis Shapovalov on Sunday.
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