Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz vs Matteo Berrettini Preview, Prediction and Live Stream

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is set to face 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in the fourth round at the Championships.

Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz vs Matteo Berrettini Preview, Prediction and Live Stream

L-Carlos Alcaraz and R-Matteo Berrettini (Image Credits: Wimbledon/Tennis Majors)

The Wimbledon round of 16 match between World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Italian player Matteo Berrettini is set to be a special one. As the top seed this year, Alcaraz faces a tough challenge from the now unseeded Italian Berrettini, who made the finals here in 2021. Both players possess powerful games and have proven their mettle on the grass court.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Matteo Berrettini: Match Details

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Carlos Alcaraz vs Matteo Berrettini: Preview

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Carlos Alcaraz (Image Credits: Getty)

Alcaraz has witnessed a fairly easy draw so far. His encounters against unseeded Frenchmen Jeremy Chardy and Alexandre Muller in the first two rounds were fairly straightforward. However, his match against in-form Chilean player Nicolas Jarry came up to be a stern test for the Spaniard. Alcaraz battled it out against the 25th seed in 4 close sets.

World No. 38 Matteo Berrettini had been looking out of sorts coming into this tournament, thanks to his abdominal injury during the Australian Open. However, the 2021 Wimbledon finalist has picked form in the nick of time, with a strong performance at the championships so far. He defeated countryman Lorenzo Sonego in the first round in four sets. He then powered past 15th and 19th seeds Alex de Minaur and Alexander Zverev in some dominant fashion, winning both encounters in straight sets.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Matteo Berrettini: Prediction

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Matteo Berrettini (Image Credits: Wimbledon)

Alcaraz and Berrettini have faced each other three times in the past, with Alcaraz emerging victorious in two of those encounters. Their most recent meeting was in the quarterfinals of the Rio Open last year, where Alcaraz won the match, and the title. However, this will be their first meeting on the grass court. Both players are exceptional baseliners and possess similar game styles – powerful serves, aggressive groundstrokes, and solid movement.

Alcaraz’s experience and consistency make him the favorite, but Berrettini’s grass court pedigree cannot be discounted. Despite his lack of matches in 2023, Berrettini’s stellar performance against Zverev is a clear indication of his potential to cause trouble for Alcaraz. It’s crucial to note that Alcaraz is still relatively inexperienced on grass, which may give Berrettini an advantage. However, considering the Spaniard’s recent form and his ability to grind out tough wins, it is likely that the World No. 1 will emerge victorious in a hard-fought battle.

Match Prediction: Alcaraz wins in 5 sets

Carlos Alcaraz vs Matteo Berrettini: Live stream details

  • France: beIN sports France
  • Belgium: Eurosport
  • Switzerland: SRG/SSR TV (RTS, RSI, SRF)
  • USA: ESPN & Tennis Channel
  • Latin America: ESPN Latin America
  • Canada: TSN & RDS (French)
  • Brazil: ESPN Brazil & TV Globo
  • North Africa and Middle East: beIN SPORTS Mena
  • Asia (except India, Japan, and China): Eclat
  • China:  iQIYI, SMG (Shanghai) & CCTV5 (Mandarin)
  • Japan: WOWOW & NHK
  • India: Star Sports 2, Star Sports Select 1 & Star Sports Select HD
  • Australia: Nine Network
  • Africa: Canal Plus International
  • New Zealand: Sky NZ

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