Who Is Matteo Berrettini, João Fonseca’s Monte Carlo Masters Rival?

João Fonseca will meet Matteo Berrettini in the round of 16 at the Monte Carlo Masters. João Fonseca’s Monte Carlo Masters rival will be Matteo Berrettini.

The 19-year-old Brazilian advanced after beating Arthur Rinderknech on Wednesday the 8th. Fonseca won 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.

Matteo Berrettini, 29, progressed after a 6-0, 6-0 win over Daniil Medvedev. The double 6-0 result produced two bagels, a rare scoreline.

Who is Matteo Berrettini

Berrettini currently sits at No. 90 in the ATP rankings. He reached a career-high No. 6 in 2022.

He won his first ATP 500 title in 2021. The same year he reached the Wimbledon final and lost to Novak Djokovic.

Berrettini also reached the US Open semifinals in 2019. He made the Roland Garros quarterfinals in 2021.

Playing profile

He is known for an aggressive serve and a powerful forehand. Those weapons have helped him across most surfaces.

Connection with Brazil

Berrettini has a strong link to Brazil through his grandmother, Lucia Fogaça. She was born in Rio and grew up there.

She met Berrettini’s grandfather while visiting Italy as a tourist. Berrettini has said her stories about Brazil meant a lot to him.

He has played the Rio Open twice, in 2022 and 2026. Berrettini has also said he enjoys feijoada, made by his grandmother.

He told O Globo in 2022 that he admires how Brazilians are passionate about sport. He mentioned football and tennis specifically.

Report compiled by Filmogaz.com.