Berrettini back in French Open quarters after injury 'darkness'
The world number 105 became the lowest-ranked Roland Garros men's quarter-finalist since 2007 after saving set points in two tiebreaks.
- On Monday, Italian Matteo Berrettini defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 to reach the French Open quarter-finals, marking his first Grand Slam quarter-final appearance since the 2022 US Open.
- Returning to Roland Garros for the first time in five years, the world number 105 had missed the previous four editions due to persistent injuries that plagued the former Wimbledon finalist.
- Cerundolo, who had previously eliminated world number one Jannik Sinner, saw his breakthrough run end after spending more than 12 hours on court across the tournament.
- On Wednesday, Berrettini will face either American Frances Tiafoe or fellow Italian Matteo Arnaldi, remaining one of two Grand Slam finalists left in the tournament alongside Alexander Zverev.
- Berrettini attributed his resilience to his team and character, stating, "This is the love of my life," while noting the competitive draw: "There are so many players who are playing unbelievable tennis.
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