In a dramatic match at the 2025 Miami Open, Taylor Fritz triumphed over Matteo Berrettini after a thrilling three-set battle, converting his seventh match point to claim a 7-5, 6-7(7), 7-5 victory.
Fritz, the fourth-ranked American, faced a fierce challenge as Berrettini saved six match points in the second set, forcing the match into a deciding set. However, the Italian’s resilience wasn’t enough to deny Fritz a spot in his first-ever Miami Open semifinal.
COLD 🥶 All SIX match points saved by @MattBerrettini to force a decider against Fritz! #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/DFpuoEMobw
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 28, 2025
With the win, Fritz will face Jakub Mensik from Czechia in the semifinals on Friday, March 29, 2025, in Miami. Reflecting on his dramatic victory, Fritz said, “There’s two options. Get frustrated, lose, and then be even more frustrated about all the chances I blew, or regroup and get the win.”
“Now I can sleep tonight.” No nightmares for @Taylor_Fritz97 after that gritty win. #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/hM0ZK4cUKe
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) March 28, 2025
Fritz’s Record Against Berrettini
Fritz’s victory marked his 5-0 lifetime record against Matteo Berrettini, with the American converting three break points, including a crucial one for 6-5 in the final set. The win secures Fritz a spot in his sixth Masters 1000 semifinal and places him among an elite group of American men who have reached at least the semifinals at both Indian Wells and Miami since 1985.
Fritz’s exceptional performance in Miami cements his reputation as one of the sport’s top players, and with the momentum from this victory, he now eyes his first-ever Masters 1000 title.
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