Matteo Berrettini has reached his first Grand Slam quarter-final in four years, defeating Juan Manuel Cerundolo in straight sets at the French Open on Monday. According to Flashscore, Berrettini, the world No. 105, is the lowest-ranked man to advance to the quarter-finals at Roland Garros since 2007.
How did Berrettini win the match?
The Italian player won the fourth-round contest 6-3, 7-6(3), 7-6(6). Berrettini saved the only break point he faced in the first set and controlled the match through the first two sets. Cerundolo, who had previously eliminated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, managed to break for a 3-2 lead in the third set, but Berrettini recovered to force a tiebreak and close out the victory, as reported by Flashscore. The win came after Berrettini survived the longest match of his career in the previous round against Francisco Comesana.
Why is this a significant comeback?
This result marks a major step for Berrettini after a period of struggles with injuries. His appearance in the quarter-finals is his first at a Grand Slam in four years. At No. 105 in the world, he is the lowest-ranked men's quarter-finalist at the French Open since Igor Andreev in 2007. After the match, Berrettini spoke about his dedication to the sport through difficult times. "This (tennis) is the love of my life, I guess, otherwise I wouldn't keep coming back after all the setbacks, the injuries," he told Flashscore.
Who will he face in the quarter-finals?
Berrettini will play either American 19th seed Frances Tiafoe or fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi. The 30-year-old is the only Grand Slam finalist remaining in his half of the men's singles draw.
The quarter-final match is scheduled for Wednesday.
Sources
- Flashscore.co.za: Resurgent Berrettini beats Cerundolo to become lowest-ranked French Open quarter-finalist ever. , 2026-06-01.
Reported from public sources.