After enduring a series of rain delays, the long-awaited return to normalcy has arrived at Wimbledon, with matches proceeding as scheduled. Among the highly anticipated encounters in the third round, tennis enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the clash between Alexander Zverev and Matteo Berrettini.
Alexander Zverev vs Matteo Berrettini: Match Details
- Tournament: 2023 Wimbledon
- Match: Alexander Zverev vs Matteo Berrettini
- Date: 8th July 2023
- Time: Not before 5:15 PM GST
- Court: Court 1
- Round: Third Round
Alexander Zverev vs Matteo Berrettini: Preview
As the German World No.21 Alexander Zverev is locking horns with the former finalist of Wimbledon Matteo Berrettini, it is going to be a top battle in all senses. In a heavily anticipated clash of former Grand Slam runner-ups, the odds are almost at par for both. The German leads the head-to-head 4-1 but the grass court is the best surface of the Italian World No.38, which makes the battle a lot more interesting.
Berrettini secured the tickets for the third-round clash after beating two tough opponents. In the first round, he got over his compatriot Lorenzo Sonego playing a copybook grasscourt game, hitting 17 aces in total. He won the tough first-round match in four sets. In the second round, Australian World No.15 Alex de Minaur got swept away by the Italian tornado in straights.
Alexander Zverev had a comparatively easier path to the third round of Wimbledon. His victims in the initial two rounds were unseeded players – Gijs Brouwer and Yosuke Watanuki. He lost only one set in total from these matches. Zverev will be up against Berrettini for the first time in his career and for the first time on a grass court.
Alexander Zverev vs Matteo Berrettini: Prediction
The Italian Hammer has been struggling over the past months due to injury concerns. Zverev, on the other hand, has risen back from the ashes with a semi-final appearance on Roland Garros and looks to be on the right track back to greatness. Considering these two conditions, Zverev would have been a top favorite for this match-up. But things won’t be too easy for the German as Berrettini is one of the top players on tour on grass and he has shown good level in both of his first-round victories.
Prediction: Alexander Zverev to win in five sets.
Alexander Zverev vs Matteo Berrettini: Live stream details
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