In the opening match of day two of the 2022 Laver Cup on Saturday, the world number 15 Matteo Berrettini takes on the tournament’s 13th-ranked Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Withdrawing from Wimbledon due to Covid19, Berrettini chose to compete in a clay court tournament in Gstaad, where he advanced to the final. But after that, consecutive loses in the first round of the two Masters competitions in Montreal and Cincinnati would not have surprised him. After recovering to go to the US Open quarterfinals by defeating Andy Murray and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Berrettini went on to win three Davis Cup matches over the previous weekend.
The season had started off quite well for Auger-Aliassime as he advanced to the Australian Open quarterfinals, won the title in Rotterdam, and then qualified for the Marseille title match. Since then, though, the Canadian has somewhat lost his stride and has only once—at the French Open—won three straight matches at the top level in the 17 events in which he has competed. More recently, after great beginnings at Montreal and Cincinnati, he lost in the third match he played. However, wins over players like Jannik Sinner and Cameron Norrie in both competitions would lift his spirits.
Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime Match Details
Tournament: Laver Cup
Date: September 24, 2022
Venue: London, England
Surface: Hard
Category: Men’s Singles
Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime Head-to-Head Record
Between these two players, they have played three times on the ATP tour, with Berrettini holding a 2-1 advantage after winning both of those matches on grass. They also competed in the Laver Cup last year, with Berrettini emerging victorious.
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Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger-Aliassime Prediction
There isn’t much to choose between these two, and there is a significant likelihood that a third set will be played. In this pressurised match, Auger-Aliassime will win if you wish to take one player after day one ended evenly at 2-2.
Prediction: Auger-Aliassime to win in 3
Matteo Berrettini Last three performances
- US Open: Quarterfinal- l. Ruud 1-6, 4-6, 6-7(4)
- US Open: Fourth round- b. Davidovich Fokina 3-6, 7-6(2), 6-3, 4-6, 6-2
- US Open: Third round- b. Murray 6-4, 6-4, 6-7(1), 6-3
Felix Auger-Aliassime Last three performances
- US Open: Second round- l. Draper 4-6, 4-6, 4-6
- US Open: First round- b. Ritschard 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3
- Cincinnati Masters: Quarterfinal- l. Coric 4-6, 4-6
Broadcast and Live Stream Details
- US – Tennis Channel
- UK – Tennis TV (live streaming)
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Canada – TSN
- India – SonyLiv / Tennis TV
Also read: 5 Players to look out for in Davis Cup 2022
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