"I proved my level once again" - Berrettini after Stuttgart run

Matteo Berrettini is through to the final of the Stuttgart Open in the first event back from a wrist injury with Andy Murray standing between him and the trophy.

Berrettini missed the clay season after being sidelined with a right hand injury in March. However, the second seed has quickly found his best level on his return this week in Stuttgart, serving well and dictating on his forehand to reach a fourth tour-level final on grass.

He said:

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“I am really happy. Arriving at the tournament, that was the goal [to reach the final]. From thinking about it and actually making it is a big difference. I am happy I am here and have another chance to play another final after months without playing and after the first big surgery in my career."

He finished off with:

“This means this is my level and I have proved once again I am comfortable at this level and on this surface. I really like it here at Stuttgart.”