‘It's impressive how he has returned’ – Matteo Berrettini has been backed to succeed at Wimbledon

Matteo Berrettini has been backed to replicate his success at Wimbledon after reaching the final last year. The world No. 10 faced Novak Djokovic for the SW19 trophy last year but despite winning the first set via a tie-break, he went on to lose the next three.

Ad/> The Italian has had an injury-interrupted season and underwent surgery on his hand in March, finally making his return at the Stuttgart Open on Wednesday. WimbledonRittner full of praise for ‘dominant’ Swiatek, but grass provides a big challengeAN HOUR AGO But speaking on Eurosport Germany’s tennis podcast ‘Das Gelbe vom Ball’, former professional player Barbara Rittner claimed Berrettini is still one to look out for at Wimbledon later this month. She said: “I'm thinking especially of someone like Matteo Berrettini, who was in the final last year.

“It's impressive how he has returned after a three-month injury break.” Berrettini's comeback began with a three-set win over Radu Albot in Stuttgart and will next play in the quarter-finals on Friday. Rittner also revealed that she could not refrain from including the top seeds in the battle for the Wimbledon title. Wimbledon power rankings: Who will rule on the grass? ‘A miracle for any normal person’ – Nadal’s injury defiance ‘spectacular’, says doctor ‘I think so’ – Toni Nadal optimistic over Rafa's Wimbledon participation “If Rafa plays — he hasn't completely ruled it out yet — then he's definitely a candidate,” she said.