US Open 2024: Taylor Fritz vs Matteo Berrettini preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (12) Taylor Fritz vs Matteo Berrettini
Date: August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
Tournament: US Open 2024
Round: Second round ( Round of 64)
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, United States
Category: Grand Slam
Surface: Hard
Prize money: $75,000,000
Live telecast: USA - ESPN | Canada - TSN | UK - Sky Sports | India - Sony Sports
Taylor Fritz vs Matteo Berrettini preview
Twelfth seed Taylor Fritz will take on Matteo Berrettini in the second round of the US Open on Wednesday.
Despite consistent results on tour, Fritz is yet to open his account at the Majors. After a quarterfinal run in the Australian Open, he successfully defended his title in the Delray Beach Open. The American then garnered a runner-up finish in Munich and claimed his second title of the season in Eastbourne. He defeated Max Purcell in the finals in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3.
The 26-year-old entered New York on the back of early exits in Montreal and Cincinnati. He started his campaign by crushing past Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the first round, 7-5, 6-1, 6-2. Fritz is making his ninth appearance in the US Open this year.
Matteo Berrettini, meanwhile, was forced to miss the Australian Open due to a foot injury. He returned to the men's tour in March and has since chalked up title-winning runs in the Grand Prix Hassan II, Swiss Open and the Austrian Open. He also reached the finals of the Stuttgart Open but lost to Jack Draper in a three-set bout.
The Italian entered New York on the back of a first-round exit in Cincinnati at the hands of Holger Rune. He started his campaign by outfoxing Albert Ramos in the first round, 7-6(2), 6-2, 6-3. Berrettini will be determined to make good progress at this year's edition of the US Open.
Taylor Fritz vs Matteo Berrettini head-to-head
Fritz leads the head-to-head against Berrettini 3-0. He defeated the Italian most recently in the 2023 United Cup.
Taylor Fritz vs Matteo Berrettini odds
All odds are sourced from BETMGM,
Taylor Fritz vs Matteo Berrettini prediction
Taylor Fritz has been a consistent performer at major tournaments, reaching the latter stages with regularity. However, he has yet to break through and claim a Grand Slam title. With the home crowd cheering him on in New York, he has the perfect opportunity to elevate his game and make a serious run at the championship.
Berrettini, on the contrary, has registered some splendid results since returning to the fold this year. He has more ATP titles than Fritz, despite playing lesser than the American this season. The Italian is a former semifinalist in New York and one of the dark horses at the event this year.
An intriguing battle between strategic finesse and sheer strength will be on the cards in the second round. Fritz is one of the best timers of the tennis ball and Berrettini is known to find a winner from anywhere on court. Considering their record on hard courts and results this year, Fritz appears to have the edge to navigate this challenging matchup and advance to the third round.
Pick: Fritz to win in three-sets.