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De Minaur vs. Berrettini: Injury-hit stars clash in Vienna
30 Oct
Summary
- De Minaur withdrew from Beijing final due to a groin injury.
- Berrettini retired from his Round of 16 match due to injury.
- Head-to-head record is 3-2 in favor of Berrettini against de Minaur.
The Vienna Open is set to host a compelling quarterfinal match on October 30, 2026, as Alex de Minaur faces Matteo Berrettini. This encounter pits two players dealing with recent injury concerns against each other in the ATP 500 tournament held at the Wiener Stadthalle.
Berrettini, once ranked World No. 6, has been plagued by injuries but has found some winning momentum in Vienna. He advanced past Tomás Martín Etcheverry and saw his Round of 16 opponent, Flavio Cobolli, retire due to an aggravated injury while Berrettini led 5-2.
Meanwhile, Alex de Minaur experienced a purple patch during the Asian swing, reaching the Beijing final. However, a groin injury forced his withdrawal from that title match. He then made a quarterfinal appearance in Shanghai before falling to Alexander Zverev.
The head-to-head record between de Minaur and Berrettini is tightly contested, with the Italian holding a narrow 3-2 lead after five previous meetings. This sixth encounter is anticipated to be another closely fought contest, likely decided by fine margins.
