In the opening round clash at the Rome Masters 2021, World No. 10 and 9th seeded Matteo Berrettini will take on World No. 31 Nikoloz Basilashvili.
Match Details
- Tournament: ATP Rome Masters 1000
- Match: Matteo Berrettini vs Nikoloz Basilashvili
- Round: First Round
- Date: 10th May, 2021
- Prize Money: € 12,000
- Venue: Rome, Italy
- Surface: Clay Court
Matteo Berrettini vs Nikoloz Basilashvili : Preview
Matteo Berrettini has looked amazing in 2021 season, starting with his runner-up finish at the ATP Cup and a R16 run in the Australian Open 2021. He has been splendid on Clay, winning the Belgrade Open 2021 and will also play at the finals of the Madrid Open 2021 having a chance to win 2 back-to-back titles on Clay this year.
Nikoloz Basilashvili has made a great start to 2021 season and has won 2 titles this year, winning the Doha Open 2021 which included a quarter-final over Roger Federer. Since the start of Clay he has levelled up his performances and reached the semis at Cagliari and winning the Munich Open 2021. He comes to Rome from a first round defeat at the Madrid Open 2021.
Matteo Berrettini vs Nikoloz Basilashvili : Head to Head
This will be the 5th meeting between the two players. Nikoloz had emerged victorious in their first 2 meets but Matteo levelled back and won the next 2 matches. Their only clay meeting which happened in 2018 was won by Nikoloz. The head-to-head currently stands at 2-2.
Matteo Berrettini vs Nikoloz Basilashvili : Prediction
While both the players have 1 title each on Clay, Berrettini has been more consistent as compared to Basilashvili. Berrettini is 12-3 on Clay since the start of last season whereas Nikoloz is 7-8 in the same duration. These stats give Matteo a little edge over Nikoloz in the upcoming tie.
Prediction: Matteo Berrettini to win in straight sets.
