As the ATP Stuttgart Open progresses, the action-packed madness continues to take everyone by surprise. With the stage set for some emphatic quarter-final action, the stakes are high and the hunt for glory is more than ever. Coming into the last 8 of the tournament, Matteo Berrettini has made a sensational impact after coming off from his injury. Now, with the will to get back to winning ways, he will be looking to make the semi-finals of the Boss Open.

However, standing his way this time around will be the Aussie underdog James Duckworth who is not willing to give up this easily. With the stage set for a mouth-watering thriller, who among the two will come out on top?

Matteo Berrettini vs James Duckworth: Preview

Matteo Berrettini, ranked 95th, reached the quarterfinals after defeating Roman Safiullin and Denis Shapovalov. In his match against Shapovalov, Berrettini won in straight sets (6-4, 6-4), scoring 58 points to Shapovalov’s 52 and hitting 33 winners. His strong serving, with 3 aces and only 1 double fault, helped him win 85% of his first serve points and 56% of his second serve points, without facing a break.

Matteo Berrettini has a solid match record, winning 67% of his matches in the last 10 years, and is 2-0 on grass in 2024. He has an 11-3 win-loss record this year, including winning a title in Marrakech.

On the other hand, his opponent, James Duckworth, reached the quarterfinals after victories over Khumoun Sultanov, Rudolf Molleker, Pierre-Hugues Herbert, and Ben Shelton. In his second-round match against Shelton, Duckworth won despite scoring fewer points overall (97 to Shelton’s 99), highlighting his focus on crucial points. Duckworth hit 50 winners and served 9 aces with 4 double faults, winning 76% of his first serve points and 54% of his second serve points.

Starting from the qualifications, he conceded 2 sets in the tournament, winning 52% of the points he played. Duckworth’s best result this year was a final in the Shenzhen 1 Challenger. He has a 28-14 win-loss record in 2024, including 5-1 on grass.

Berrettini vs Duckworth: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head statistics between the two players, the scores are evenly tied at 0-0 each. The two stars have never faced off against each other in their entire career and this will be the first time that the two stars lock horns against each other. But, who among the two stars has the maximum chance of reaching into the final 4 of the ongoing Stuttgart Open?

Prediction: Matteo Berrttini to clinch the win in straight sets

The Italian superpower, upon his return from injury, looks unstoppable at the moment. Having made his way to the semis in multiple tournaments, he very well knows the stakes involved and would be willing to give in his everything to emerge victorious in the match. Also, his win over Denis Shapovalov will give him the confidence going in.

On the other hand, the road won’t be easy at all for James Duckworth but given his recent triumph over Ben Shelton, he will have high confidence going into the match. With the stage set for an epic quarter-final action, who will come out on top in this encounter? Do let us know in the comments below!