Berrettini and Vavassori Secure Narrow Victory in Monte-Carlo
In an exhilarating first-round match at the esteemed Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, the Italian duo of Matteo Berrettini and Andrea Vavassori emerged victorious against the formidable team of Alex de Minaur and Cameron Norrie. The match, which took place on Monday, showcased the skill and determination of both pairs, ultimately culminating in a hard-fought victory for Berrettini and Vavassori with a scoreline of 6-4, 4-6, 10-5. Competing as wild cards at this ATP Masters 1000 event, the Italians exhibited remarkable resilience, particularly in the Match Tie-break where they clinched seven of the final ten points to secure their progression.
According to the Infosys ATP Stats, Berrettini and Vavassori demonstrated exceptional serving prowess, winning an impressive 83 percent of their points behind first serves. As they prepare for their next challenge, Vavassori, currently ranked No. 15 in the PIF ATP Doubles Rankings, will face a familiar adversary in the next round: the third-seeded duo of Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten. Just last month at the Miami Open, Vavassori and his regular partner, Simone Bolelli, triumphed over Heliovaara and Patten, claiming their first Masters 1000 title, which adds an intriguing layer to their upcoming match.
Local Favorites Shine in Monte-Carlo
The excitement of the day was further heightened for local fans as defending champion Romain Arneodo, alongside his French partner Pierre-Hugues Herbert, advanced to the next round by defeating Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni 7-6(6), 3-6, 10-5. Arneodo, who secured the title at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in 2025, will now face fellow Monegasque Hugo Nys, who, alongside Edouard Roger-Vasselin, overcame Francisco Cabral and Joe Salisbury in their opening match. This ensures that there will be at least one local representative in the quarter-finals, heightening the anticipation for the upcoming rounds of this prestigious tournament.
As reported by atptour.com.
