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Berrettini vs Navone: US Open Rematch Heats Up
3 Sep
Summary
- Berrettini defeated Stan Wawrinka in straight sets.
- Navone stunned Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller.
- Berrettini leads their head-to-head series 2-1.
In a compelling second-round matchup at the US Open 2026, Italy's Matteo Berrettini is set to face Argentina's Mariano Navone. The tournament is taking place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
Berrettini enters this match following a commanding straight-sets victory over veteran Stan Wawrinka in the first round. This win marked the end of Wawrinka's illustrious Grand Slam career. The Italian, ranked World No. 43, seeks to build on this strong performance.
Navone, ranked World No. 49, is coming off a monumental upset, having defeated Novak Djokovic in a grueling five-set battle. This victory came after a taxing four hours and 36 minutes on court.
While Navone secured a win against Berrettini in Montreal this year, Berrettini leads their overall ATP Tour main-draw head-to-head record 2-1. Despite Navone's recent triumph, Berrettini's experience at the US Open and his potent serve and forehand could give him the edge.
However, Navone's defensive skills and court coverage are notable strengths. The match is predicted to be a close contest, with Berrettini likely to prevail in four or five sets, though betting tips suggest 'Over 3.5 Sets' or 'Over 38.5 Total Games' as safe options due to the potential for extended play.
