‘This Is Gonna Hurt’- Shattered Matteo Berrettini Finds It Hard to Muster Up Words After Stuttgart Open Heart-Break Over Jack Draper

For the Stuttgart Open showdown, Matteo Berrettini faced Jack Draper with the title on the line, ready to defend his turf like a lion protecting its den. However, Great Britain’s Draper claimed his first ATP title by beating Berrettini in the final. After the defeat, the Italian tennis player shared some harsh words about his loss while appreciating his opponent and, at the same time, carrying his sportsmanship spirit high.

The two-time winner at Stuttgart claimed an early break in the first set that he didn’t relinquish, but Draper won the second in a tense tiebreaker, winning his first title. While the defeat was heartbreaking for the 28-year-old tennis player, during the on-court interview, he poured his heavy heart out, talking about his loss.

Berrettini said, “Congrats to Jack. Unbelievable week and match. I was so close. This is gonna hurt for a while…but that’s tennis. I won matches like this and lost matches like this. I’m sure this guy is gonna lift more trophies. Unbelievable week. Good luck for the upcoming tournaments.” 

The Italian player, famed for his explosive style and prior participation in two Wimbledon finals, suffered a setback in the final moments of the match. He faltered in the decisive set of the Stuttgart Open match after being broken in the eighth game.

This crucial moment occurred when Draper, who had just been tagged as the new British No. 1 player, produced two strong wins that changed the trajectory of the game. On the other hand, Draper was filled with emotions too, but this time with happy ones.

Jack Draper’s emotions after winning the Stuttgart title 

While the 28-year-old tennis player is a tough competitor on the court, Draper made his way to the victory. After lifting the trophy, he stated, “It’s incredible. Just thank you so much for the support. It was a really, really tough match. But I’m really happy to win my first title. It means so much to me.”

The 22-year-old tennis player has risen ten places to the prestigious No. 30 spot in the PIF ATP Live Rankings, a notable ascent in the ATP rankings following his recent success. Draper is expected to continue his incredible rise as he gets ready to set a career-high rating and become the new British No. 1. His ascent is a testament to his commitment and talent on the tennis court and signals the possibility of more thrilling matches in the cutthroat world of professional tennis.

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