Andy Murray plays his return to Italian Matteo Berettini
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Andy Murray faces Matteo Berettini in the final of the Stuttgart Open this afternoon as the Scotsman strives for his first grass title in six years and continues his preparations for Wimbledon.
Murray recorded an impressive quarter-final victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas earlier this week before defeating Nick Kyrgios in Saturday’s semi-finals and now faces Beretini in search of his 47th career title and first on grass at Wimbledon 2016.
Tsitsipas was ranked No. 1 and Murray’s victory was his first victory over a top five player in the world in six years. Murray’s serve was particularly reliable this week and will put him in a good position for the rest of the grass season.
Murray seems to have taken advantage of his decision to miss the French Open, although he enjoys some good clay matches in the lead and looks fresh on the grass. He plans to play Queen’s before embarking on another mission to shock Wimbledon fame, at the age of 35, later this month, but first and foremost is a trophy fight with Berettini in Stuttgart.
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Andy Murray 4-6, 6-5 * Matteo Beretini – final of the Stuttgart Open
Murray screams in pain, but covers the ground.
He reaches the drop shot and passes Beretini backhand along the line. 0-15.
Wait a minute, Beretini in the net, opening, two points from the set? Can he take advantage of this huge opportunity?
There are three set points for Murray …
Matteo Beretini serves the British Andy Murray
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Jack Rathbourne June 12, 2022 at 3:57 p.m.
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Andy Murray 4-6, * 6-5 Matteo Berettini – final of the Stuttgart Open
Murray’s backhand pass with Beretini moving on the baseline. Valuable first point to open this game and regain some momentum.
Murray reaches low for this forehand and leaves a short for Beretini to explode, a forehand bomb fired past him to bring 15-15.
In a beautiful rally, Murray made good use of Beretini’s punching power and dictated the pace of the race to move the Italian across the court. 30-15.
Murray was forced to enter and it is an extremely difficult backhand volley in the net. Beretini tries to get past Murray and he does, but it’s wide. Game point for the British.
Phineas from Murray in the net to adjust the legs and upper body, then a delicate backhand down the line to protect the game and provide in the worst tie-break, 6-5 for the three-time helmet winner.
Jack Rathborn June 12, 2022 3:51 p.m.
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Andy Murray 4-6, 5-5 * Matteo Beretini – final of the Stuttgart Open
After all this hard work, Berettini is racing to 40-0 with some cheap points.
Murray with a word about the judge now. The pressure is mounting on both men.
Murray strikes for so long that he can snuggle in the stands. Beretini holds on to love. 5-5.
Jack Rathborn June 12, 2022 3:49 p.m.
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Andy Murray 4-6, * 5-4 Matteo Berettini – Stuttgart Open final
Andy Murray plays his return to Italian Matteo Berettini
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Matteo Beretini plays his return to the British Andy Murray
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Jack Rathborn June 12, 2022 3:48 p.m.
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Andy Murray 4-6, * 5-4 Matteo Berettini – Stuttgart Open final
Murray took part in a slow, long rally, but Beretini blinked first. 15-0.
Murray dictates the next point, rushes to the net, but Beretini cuts a forehand slice at a crossroads, Murray can not soften it willingly and is long. 15-15.
Terrible for Murray, on the net with a backhand strike, he can’t overcome it, it’s long and the rocket crashes into the net out of disappointment. 15-30, is this the decisive moment in the match?
A second serve for Murray, not what he would like, and he throws the forehand into the net after Beretini ruthlessly intervenes for his return. Two breakpoints.
One is gone! Unreturned service there, Murray shouts in delight. There is still a chance for Beretini to create a chance to serve for the championship.
Wow, a thriving first serve just when he needed it, Beretini can’t control that either. couple. The battle of Murray is amazing.
But here he will need even more battle, he beats the forehand high and he does not fall, break point three.
First service on the web, surely this is for Beretini now? Is not! A tasty race and Beretini can’t fall enough on this backhand that dies below his knees.
Now a good first serve in width, you know the look, Murray points to his head, roaring with delight, game point.
Breathtaking, sublime, heroic, Murray wins an epic game and goes 5-4.
Jack Rathborn June 12, 2022 3:38 p.m.
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Andy Murray 4-6, 4-4 * Matteo Berettini – Stuttgart Open final
Berrettini with a cool head, he stormed through this game to equalize on four.
The number of aces is already 10-7 in his favor.
Jack Rathborn June 12, 2022 3:37 p.m.
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Andy Murray 4-6, * 4-3 Matteo Beretini – final of the Stuttgart Open
Murray shifts gears here, he will take the cheap points and return the pressure on the Italian.
The Scot leads 4-3 here in Stuttgart. We played an hour and 22 minutes as we approached the end of the second set. Pretty quick action from the couple, given how closely they fought.
Jack Rathborn June 12, 2022 3:32 p.m.
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Andy Murray 4-6, 3-3 * Matteo Beretini – final of the Stuttgart Open
The ruthless Beretini reaches the net, he sends a forehand cross court.
Jack Rathborn June 12, 2022 3:28 p.m.
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Andy Murray 4-6, * 3-2 Matteo Berettini – Stuttgart Open final
The half-chance disappears for Murray, but back to work, he comes into the net and sends a loose return from Beretini, 15-0.
Berrettini is moving well there, Murray’s drop-shot is not enough, Berrettini is making a backhand shot down the line and is happy to send the subsequent lobbying with a powerful kick into the net. 15-15.
Problems are brewing for Murray, Beretini digs a crosshair backhand, but Murray bends low and nets. He kicks the web of disappointment. 15-30.
A gift for Murray! He lacks this approach and is out of position, Beretini throws a forehand on the line to squander the chance to win two break points.
Wonderful serving away from Murray, “let’s go,” he shouts as Beretini goes wide and long. Game point.
Caught on tiptoe with a sensational comeback, Murray eventually scored and we have a pair, Beretini feels a chance to make a huge step towards the title if he manages to break through here.
This will do the job, Murray with a few cheap points after the first serve, dictating the race after a few middle returns is good for him. 3-2.
Jack Rathborn June 12, 2022 3:19 p.m.
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Andy Murray 4-6, 2-2 * Matteo Beretini – Stuttgart Open final
Murray is now battling the fire, setting the time to send the bombs from Beretini.
As an award-winning wrestler, Beretini throws a few balls into the net. 30-30.
Beretini wastes a game point, his drop shot cuts off the top of the net and lands on his side. couple.
A rocket from the first service brings an advantage to the Italian, he points his eyes in celebration. Again a game point. Murray still leads 6-5 in aces.
In a forehand across the court, his money for Beretini, smashed with real poison, and Murray can’t get close to that. Game. 2-2.
Jack Rathborn June 12, 2022 3:15 p.m.
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