In the heart of Switzerland, on the iconic clay courts, a thrilling showdown is about to unfold. Two of tennis’ rising stars, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini, are primed to clash. Tsitsipas, hungry for another title in 2024, looks to extend his dominance. But Berrettini stands determined to spoil the party. Will Tsitsipas maintain his winning streak, or will Berrettini pull off a major upset?

Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Matteo Berrettini: Preview

Tsitsipas is heading into the final of the Swiss Open in Gstaad with a strong showing in the tournament so far. In the quarterfinals, he won a tough 66-minute match against Fabio Fognini with a score of 6-3, 6-7(3), 6-2. Tsitsipas displayed impressive skills, hitting 10 aces and 34 winners. He also saved 5 out of 8 break points and converted 4 out of 10 break points. His serving was solid, winning 76% of his first-serve points and 55% of his second-serve points.

This year has been challenging for Tsitsipas, with some tough losses against top players. However, he has found good form on clay courts. He has reached the semifinals at other clay tournaments this year, including winning the Monte-Carlo Masters after beating Casper Ruud. Tsitsipas also reached the finals in Barcelona, losing to Ruud. His current win-loss record on clay is 23-6, including wins against strong players like Casper Ruud and Andrey Rublev.

On the other hand, Berrettini has had a challenging year with fitness and injuries. However, it doesn’t really seem like he’s struggling on the courts. He made it to the semifinals in four out of the eight tournaments he’s played in the past seven months, including the current Gstaad Open. In the ongoing tournament, the Greek hasn’t lost a set and has beaten strong players like defending champion Pedro Cachin and Felix Auger-Aliassime. His best result this year was winning the title in Marrakech on clay courts.

Currently ranked No. 15 in the world, Berrettini is making consistent efforts to find his way back after an injury. He reached the semifinals at the Gstaad Open with a massive win over Felix Auger-Aliassime (6-7(3), 6-4, 5-7). Berrettini hit 13 aces and 36 winners in the recent showdown. He saved 7 out of 12 break points and converted 3 out of 8 break points. His serving was strong, winning 73% of his first-serve points and 51% of his second-serve points. Berrettini boasts a win-loss record of 12-5 on clay courts this season, which includes important wins against players like Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Francisco Cerundolo.

Tsitsipas vs Berrettini: Head-to-head

The upcoming showdown at the Gstaad open would mark the fifth showdown between Tsitsipas and Berrettini. Both of them have played for a total of 4 times earlier where the Greek tennis star has managed to win each time, extending a lead of 4-0 in their head-to-head score.

• Stefanos Tsitsipas won 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 at the United Cup – Australia, 07 Jan 23
• Stefanos Tsitsipas won 7-6(3), 6-2 at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia – Rome, 13 May 21
• Stefanos Tsitsipas won 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-3, 7-6(4) at the Australian Open – Melbourne, 14 Jan 19
• Stefanos Tsitsipas won 6-7(6), 7-6(4), 7-6(2) at the U.S. Open – New York, 24 Aug 17

Prediction: Tsitsipas to win in three sets

In the upcoming showdown, Tsitsipas is likely to win in three sets. Although the Greek ATP star has faced a fare share of ups and downs throughout the season, his skillset places him in a position above the Italian rival. The 25-year-old moves around the court very well, which has helped him handle Berrettini’s powerful shots in recent showdown as well. Tsitsipas can hit his forehand with great power and spin, which stands to be his most powerful weapon on clay.

Along with that, his strong footwork and ability to slide on the surface put him in a good position to hit his shots effectively. Tsitsipas also has a great drop shot that can catch Berrettini off guard, and he enhances the accuracy of ut with smart shot placement. His serve and net game are also strong, allowing him to take control of points, even in pressure situations. With his experience on clay Tsitsipas appears to be well-prepared to challenge Berrettini and should come out on top in three sets.