Matteo Berrettini beats Filip Krajinovic to retain Queen's club trophy
Notably, this is Berrettini’s second trophy since returning
to Tour last week following three months break due to a hand injury.
Matteo Berrettini successfully retained Queen’s title on
Sunday after defeating Filip Krajinovic 7-5, 6-4. Notably, this is Berrettini’s
second trophy since returning to Tour last week following three months break
due to a hand injury.
The number 2 seed produced a dominant performance as he fired 14 aces and won 86 per cent (12/14) of his first-serve points. Berrettini also became the first player in the Open Era to win the title in both of his first two appearances in London.
There are so many emotions," Berrettini said during the trophy ceremony. "The last thing I expected was to come back from surgery and win two titles in a row, defend my title here at one of the most prestigious tournaments we have. I don’t want to cry. Most of the job is thanks to them, my team and my family. I just can’t believe it.
Last week, Berrettini had defeated Andy Murray in the final to
win the Stuttgart Open.
I arrived in Stuttgart and was not feeling great," Berrettini said. "I was not hitting the ball how I wanted and I was like 'Guys, I think it is going to be tough'. But it has gone pretty well.