Andy Murray will square off against 13th seed Matteo Berettini in the third round of the US Open on Friday.
Andy Murray, a former US Open winner, has made some progress since his injury break and has done well to rehabilitate and move up the rankings. The British player, who was ranked 134th in the world at the beginning of the season, is now within the top-50. He defeated Francisco Cerundolo in the first round in three sets, 7-5, 6-3, 6-3. He had trouble at first in the second round but beat local favourite Emilio Nava in four sets, 5-7, 6-3, 6-1, 6-0.
On the other hand, Matteo Berrettini has won 23 of his 32 games so far this season. The Italian defeated Andy Murray and Filip Krajinovi to win the Stuttgart Open and London Queen’s Club Tournament, respectively. At the US Open, Matteo defeated Nicolas Jarry in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-3, to advance past him in the first round. Hugo Grenier, a qualifier, was his opponent in the second round, and he defeated him in four sets, 2-6, 6-1, 7-6(4), and 7-6. (7).
Andy Murray vs Matteo Berrettini Match Details
Tournament: US Open
Date: September 2 2022
Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York, United States
Surface: Hard
Round: Round of 32
Category: Men’s Singles
Prize Money: $60,102,000
Andy Murray vs Matteo Berrettini Head-to-Head Record
Murray has played the Italian three times and lost twice, with their most recent tie in the finals of the 2022 Stuttgart Open, where Murray lost 6-4, 5-7, 6-3, so their head-to-head stands at 2-1.
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Andy Murray vs Matteo Berrettini Prediction
For both players hoping to advance to the tournament’s second week, this match will be a tough test. The Italian is likely to advance to the fourth round if Berrettini attacks with his serve and puts Murray on the back foot and into his forehand.
Prediction: Berrettini in 4
Andy Murray Last three performances
- US Open: Round of 64- b. Nava 5-7, 6-3, 6-1, 6-0
- US Open: Round of 128- b. Cerundolo 7-5, 6-3, 6-3
- Cincinnati Masters: Round of 32- l. Norrie 6-3, 3-6, 4-6
Matteo Berrettini Last three performances
- US Open: Round of 64- b. Grenier 2-6, 6-1, 7-6(4), 7-6(7)
- US Open: Round of 128- b. Jarry 6-2, 6-3, 6-3
- Cincinnati Masters: Round of 64- l. Tiafoe 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-7(5)
Broadcast and Live Stream Details
- US – Tennis Channel
- UK – Tennis TV (live streaming)
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Canada – TSN
- India – Discovery/ Tennis TV
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