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Matteo Berrettini defeats Stan Wawrinka at US Open 2026

2026-09-04 · Matteo Berrettini · Match Report

Matteo Berrettini defeats Stan Wawrinka at US Open 2026

Matteo Berrettini defeated Stan Wawrinka in straight sets at the 2026 US Open to advance to the second round.

The 30-year-old Italian won 7-6(4), 7-6(3), 6-0 on Monday at Flushing Meadows, marking a significant moment as Wawrinka’s Grand Slam career came to an end. Berrettini’s powerful serve and explosive forehand proved too much for the three-time major champion, who had struggled to find consistency in recent years.

This victory continues Berrettini’s resurgence after a period hampered by injuries. The Italian, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 6 and contested the Wimbledon final in 2021, is looking to rebuild his form on the hard courts of New York. His win over Wawrinka was his first at the US Open since 2022 and signals a return to competitiveness at Grand Slam level.

Berrettini will now face Argentine Mariano Navone in the second round, a player who caused one of the tournament’s biggest shocks by eliminating Novak Djokovic in the first round. Navone’s unorthodox style and deep court positioning will test Berrettini’s ability to dictate play from the baseline.

The match drew attention not only for its on-court drama but also for off-court tensions. Berrettini reportedly issued a chilling warning to individuals who had threatened his family following his US Open appearance, saying “We’ll kill your family” in response to online abuse. While the Italian tennis federation has not commented publicly, the incident highlights the growing issue of player safety in the digital age.

Despite the distraction, Berrettini remained focused during his match, dropping just four games across the two tight sets before dominating the third.

Other Italian players also began their campaigns at Flushing Meadows. Luciano Darderi defeated Harry Wendelken 6-2, 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 to set up a second-round meeting with Dalibor Svrcina. However, Elisabetta Cocciaretto fell to Katerina Siniakova 6-3, 6-2, while Matteo Arnaldi and Federico Cinà both exited in the first round.

The tournament is being broadcast live on Sky Sport and streamed on NOW in Italy, allowing fans to follow the Azzurri’s progress. With the US Open underway, Berrettini’s performance will be closely watched as a barometer of his readiness to challenge for deeper runs in the remaining Grand Slams of the season.

  • Matteo Berrettini turned professional in 2015 and reached a career-high ATP ranking of No. 6 in 2022
  • He became the first Italian man to reach a Wimbledon singles final in 2021
  • Berrettini has won 10 ATP Tour singles titles over his career
  • His victory over Wawrinka ended the Swiss player’s Grand Slam career after 20 appearances at the majors

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