Matteo Berrettini reaches Grand Slam quarter-finals at French Open
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Matteo Berrettini advanced to the quarter-finals of the French Open, defeating Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (8-6). This marks Berrettini's first Grand Slam quarter-final appearance in nearly four years, following a series of injuries that dropped him to 105th in the ATP rankings. Berrettini expressed his love for tennis, stating that it has motivated his comeback. In the next round, he will face either Frances Tiafoe or Matteo Arnaldi. Berrettini's recent victory comes after a five-hour match in the previous round, indicating a potential end to his injury struggles.
- •Berrettini's last Grand Slam quarter-final was at the 2022 US Open.
- •He has won 10 ATP Tour titles throughout his career.
- •Berrettini faced three match points against Cerundolo before winning.
- •Felix Auger-Aliassime also advanced, defeating Alejandro Tabilo 6-3, 7-5, 6-1.
- •10th seed Flavio Cobolli reached the quarter-finals after beating Zachary Svajda.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Love of tennis behind second coming of Berrettini
- 8:32 PMBBC Sport — Love of tennis behind revival of injury-plagued Berrettini
"A beaming Matteo Berrettini says tennis is the "love of my life" after reaching a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time in almost four years.
"A beaming Matteo Berrettini says tennis is the "love of my life" after reaching a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time in almost four years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 8:32 PMLove of tennis behind second coming of Berrettini
A beaming Matteo Berrettini says tennis is the "love of my life" after reaching a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time in almost four years.
- BBC SportJun 1, 2026, 8:32 PMLove of tennis behind revival of injury-plagued Berrettini
A beaming Matteo Berrettini says tennis is the "love of my life" after reaching a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time in almost four years.
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