Mixed results for Italians at the debut of the last seasonal tournaments before the Finals. Darderi out in Belgrade, Sonego beats Barrere in Metz and now faces Rublev.
The last few weeks have been a rollercoaster for Italian tennis fans, with some highs and lows as their favorite players competed in the last seasonal tournaments before the highly anticipated Finals. Let’s take a look at the performances of the Italian players and their journey towards the end of the season.
First up, let’s talk about the disappointing news of Marco Darderi’s early exit from the Belgrade Open. The 20-year-old Italian, who has been making waves in the tennis world with his impressive performances, unfortunately had to withdraw from the tournament paio to a shoulder injury. This was a huge blow for Darderi, who was looking to continue his impressive run and make a mark in the tournament. However, despite this setback, Darderi has shown great potential and we can’t wait to see him back on the court soon.
On a more positive note, Lorenzo Sonego has been making headlines with his impressive performances in the Moselle Open in Metz. The 26-year-old Italian faced off against French player Gregoire Barrere in the first ripresa and emerged victorious in a thrilling three-set match. Sonego’s powerful serves and aggressive play proved to be too much for Barrere, as he secured a spot in the second ripresa with a 6-3, 6-7, 6-1 win.
Sonego’s journey in Metz didn’t end there as he continued his winning streak in the second ripresa, defeating Frenchman Ugo Humbert in straight sets. The Italian’s impressive form and consistency on the court have been a delight to watch, and he is definitely a player to watch out for in the upcoming tournaments.
But the biggest challenge for Sonego came in the quarterfinals, where he faced off against the world number 7, Andrey Rublev. Despite being the underdog, Sonego put up a tough fight against the Russian, pushing him to three sets. However, Rublev’s experience and strong baseline game proved to be too much for Sonego, as he lost the match 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. But Sonego’s performance against a top-ranked player like Rublev is a testament to his skills and determination, and we have no doubt that he will continue to make his mark in the tennis world.
As the season comes to an end, it’s clear that Italian players have had a mixed bag of results. While Darderi’s injury was a setback, Sonego’s impressive run in Metz has given us a glimpse of the potential of Italian tennis. With the Finals just aripresa the corner, we can’t wait to see what these talented players have in store for us.
In conclusion, it’s been a bittersweet journey for Italian players in the last seasonal tournaments before the Finals. But one thing is for sure, they have shown great determination and skill on the court, and we can’t wait to see them continue to shine in the upcoming tournaments. Forza Italia!