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Berrettini Battles Mannarino in High-Stakes BNP Paribas Opener

3/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Matteo Berrettini (Italian) will face Adrian Mannarino (French) in the BNP Paribas Open first round on March 5, 2026.
Berrettini missed the Australian swing.
Berrettini suffered a first-round loss at the Chile Open.
Mannarino reached the Montpellier final earlier this year and leads their head-to-head 2-0, including a win at the 2025 Shanghai Masters.
Experts predict a competitive match and Berrettini must leverage his serve to win.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1974, the BNP Paribas Open has become a key event in professional tennis, initially featuring 64 players and supported by the U.S. Tennis Association to promote the sport. As of 2023, it remains a significant tournament, with players like Matteo Berrettini competing, reflecting its role in shaping careers and the competitive landscape of tennis.

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Story summary

Matteo Berrettini (Italian) will face Adrian Mannarino (French) in the BNP Paribas Open first round on March 5, 2026.
Berrettini missed the Australian swing.
Berrettini suffered a first-round loss at the Chile Open.
Mannarino reached the Montpellier final earlier this year and leads their head-to-head 2-0, including a win at the 2025 Shanghai Masters.
Experts predict a competitive match and Berrettini must leverage his serve to win.

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