NEW DELHI: Matteo Berrettini, the former Wimbledon runner-up, overcame a slow start and rain delays to secure a 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(7), 6-3 victory over fellow Italian Lorenzo Sonego in their tournament opener in London on Thursday.
Berrettini, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2021 but lost to Novak Djokovic, has been struggling with an abdominal issue this season. He had to withdraw from tournaments in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and the French Open, and also pulled out of the Queen's Club tournament. As a result, he arrived at Wimbledon without much match practice.
