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Matteo Berrettini's Struggles Continue with Third Straight Loss

9/19/2025

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Matteo Berrettini returned to tennis after a lengthy injury but lost to Dalibor Svrcina in straight sets at the Hangzhou Open.
This defeat marked Berrettini's third consecutive loss on the ATP Tour.
He struggled with his second serve, winning only 32% of those points.
Svrcina, a lucky loser, achieved his biggest career win, underscoring Berrettini's recovery challenges.
Berrettini, currently ranked 70th in the Live ATP Race to Turin, plans to compete in two more tournaments before returning to Europe.

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Matteo Berrettini returned to tennis after a lengthy injury but lost to Dalibor Svrcina in straight sets at the Hangzhou Open.
This defeat marked Berrettini's third consecutive loss on the ATP Tour.
He struggled with his second serve, winning only 32% of those points.
Svrcina, a lucky loser, achieved his biggest career win, underscoring Berrettini's recovery challenges.
Berrettini, currently ranked 70th in the Live ATP Race to Turin, plans to compete in two more tournaments before returning to Europe.