Berrettini, very clear about the clay court tour: "I want to enjoy.."

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It might sound strange, but Matteo Berrettini, in terms of titles won, has clay as his favorite surface. The Italian has six titles on red clay, including Gstaad in 2018 and 2024, Budapest in 2019, Belgrade 1 in 2021, and Kitzbuhel and Marrakech in 2024. His other four titles were on grass, while he is yet to win any on hard court, despite reaching the semifinals at both the Australian and US Opens in 2022 and 2019, respectively. Despite having a very recognizable style for fast conditions, the Roman is adaptable to any surface.

Matteo Berrettini reached number 6 in the rankings in 2022, a position he is confident he can reclaim. After dropping out of the top 100 in 2024, for the first time since June 2023, he is back in the top 30, and his confidence is growing. At the Miami Open, he reached the quarterfinals after defeating a in-form Alex De Miñaur (6-3 7-6) and had opportunities for an epic comeback against Taylor Fritz (7-5 6-7 7-5). Now, he arrives at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 with great enthusiasm.

- "Monte Carlo is special"

The 28-year-old Italian spoke to Sky Sports about his recent form and upcoming months. As reported by Ubitennis: "I'm ready for the clay. After Miami, I'm excited and eager to enjoy the clay court season", he began enthusiastically, also explaining why he considers the Monte Carlo event very special: "Last year, I won three clay tournaments, and also Monte Carlo is special because of the atmosphere, many Italians come to support us". He also reflected on his dark periods with injuries, although something he prefers to leave behind: "I was out for a long time due to physical issues. I haven't always listened to my body, but now I'm good and full of energy", he concluded.

Matteo Berrettini will face a player from the qualifiers in the first round of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000. If he wins that match, he could potentially face Alexander Zverev in the second round. This clash could be a great opportunity for Matteo, as Zverev is currently lacking confidence and, if things get tough, he might struggle against the powerful forehands of the Roman.

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