Matteo Berrettini’s run at the Atp 250 Stuttgart ended with a defeat in the final against Jack Draper. The 22-year-old Briton made an impressive comeback and won his first title on the Atp circuit with a score of 3-6 7-6(5) 6-4. Berrettini congratulated his opponent during the award ceremony and expressed his disappointment for not being able to end his successful week in Germany with a victory.
In a speech after the defeat, Berrettini thanked his team for their support during the ups and downs of recent years. He also expressed gratitude to the Italian and Stuttgart public for their support. Despite the disappointment of the loss, Berrettini acknowledged that it was a fantastic week and match. He also mentioned that the defeat would hurt for a while but was confident that Draper would win more trophies in the future.
The silver lining for Berrettini was his jump in the rankings following the final, rising 30 positions to 65th place. With upcoming commitments on grass, Berrettini’s ranking is expected to improve further. The Italian player remains determined and motivated for the challenges ahead in his tennis career.
