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My level is high in Slams and I play my best tennis in the most important stages of tour - Matteo Berrettini throws down gauntlet after reaching US Open quarterfinals

By Bhargav Modified 05 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Matteo Berrettini is into his third US Open quarterfinal in four years. Matteo Berrettini has thrown down the gauntlet to his next opponent - saying that he plays his best tennis at the business end of Majors - after beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on Sunday to reach the US Open quarterfinals. The 13th seed started slowly against Fokina, trailing by a set and a break before launching his comeback to take a two-sets-to-one lead. However, the Spaniard fought back to force a decider, where a twisted knee hindered his movement. Berrettini took advantage of the same to reach the last eight for the third time in four years in New York. It's the Italian's fifth straight Grand Slam quarterfinal - a run that started at Roland Garros last year. Berrettini came up short against Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final before making the 2021 US Open and 2022 Australian Open quarterfinals. He missed Roland Garros due to injury and Wimbledon after contracting COVID-19. US Open Tennis@usopenMatteo Berrettini is the picture of consistency at Grand Slams ?1347142Matteo Berrettini is the picture of consistency at Grand Slams ? https://t.co/pa2d0EbJf1 At his press conference, Berrettini said that his level is high in the Grand Slams, as he likes to play the best-of-five-set format. The Italian added that he wants to do more than reach the last eight as he sets his sights on a maiden Major title. "My level is high in slams, and I'm really solid," said Berrettini. "I like to play best-of-five, and I give my best, and I play my best tennis in the most important stages of the tour.... It's important for my confidence as well. It makes me proud, makes me want to do more, it makes me want to lift a bigger trophy." Berrettini will now take on fifth seed Casper Ruud on Tuesday for a place in his second US Open semifinal.

I know I have to play a really high level against Casper but I m ready for that - Matteo Berrettini on Casper Ruud

Matteo Berrettini at the 2022 US Open Matteo Berrettini said that he needs to play at a high level against his next opponent - Casper Ruud - who reached his first US Open quarterfinal on Sunday by beating Corentin Moutet. Opining that the two have similar games, Berrettini said that he will look to dominate proceedings with his serve and forehand. US Open Tennis@usopenMatteo and Casper for a semifinal spot! ?1421101Matteo and Casper for a semifinal spot! ? https://t.co/UMOx6k6L55 "We kind of have like similar game. I think the key is like to be aggressive before him," said Berrettini. "I'm going to try to make him run and not gonna run too much. Yeah, the key I think is to be aggressive, to use my weapons, my serve, obviously my forehand." Matteo Berrettini has won only two of his five previous meetings against Ruud, but one of them - their only clash on hardcourt - came in the US Open third round two years ago, which the Italian won in straight sets. "We always have tough matches. We know each other," Berrettini said. "I'm sure it's going to be a great match. ... Obviously I know I have to play a really high level against Casper, but I'm feeling ready for that." Ruud is chasing the No. 1 ranking this week but needs to reach the final to have a chance of doing so. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Nihal Taraporvala × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी