Matteo Berrettini defeats Arthur Fils in four-set match at Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:28 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Matteo Berrettini advanced to the third round of Wimbledon after defeating 20th seed Arthur Fils, 6-4, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3. Berrettini, who has faced injuries in recent seasons, expressed joy about his performance, stating, "I’m back". He achieved the victory on Centre Court, overcoming challenges both in this match and throughout the tournament. Berrettini will next face Grigor Dimitrov, who also returns from injury. This win marks Berrettini's first progression to the third round at Wimbledon in three years.
- •Berrettini won on Centre Court on July 2, 2026.
- •He expressed confidence after the match, proclaiming he is back.
- •This is Berrettini's first third-round appearance at Wimbledon in three years.
- •Fils has also struggled with injuries, complicating his recent performances.
- •Berrettini will face Grigor Dimitrov in the next round.
- 8:28 PMYahoo Sports — The key trait behind the Matteo Berrettini renaissance in battling victory over Arthur Fils
"‘I’m back’, was the verdict of the big-serving Italian, as he proved too much to handle for the talented 20th seed Arthur Fils
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