The ongoing clay tournament in Switzerland now has its quarterfinalists ready to go big. Matteo Berrettini is set to play for his position in the semifinal against the Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime. With both players known to have a firm grip on the red dirt, the showdown is expected to break high-intensity levels but only will advance.

The Italian already has a knack for his rival’s potential, coming across him several times in history, even on similar surfaces. As they are all set to test each other’s levels once again, which name stands to be a better pick? Let’s find out!

Matteo Berrettini vs Felix Auger Aliassime: Preview

Matteo Berrettini

Berrettini is set to face Felix Auger Aliassime in his next match at the Swiss Open. The Italian is coming off of a strong performance, having recently defeated Daniel Elahi Galan 6-4, 6-2. With a solid track record this season, especially on clay, Berrettini looks to continue his winning streak.

• Serve Winning Percentage: 77% on first serves and 75% on second serves.
• Clay Court Performance:
  • Matches Played: 8
  • Win-Loss Record: 7-1
  • Winning Percentage: 87.5%
• Notable Achievements on Clay:
  • Won the title in Marrakech in April.
  • Beat Pedro Cachin 6-4, 7-6(2) in the first round at the Swiss Open.

Felix Auger Aliassime

Felix Auger-Aliassime is preparing to face Matteo Berrettini in his next match at the Swiss Open. Auger-Aliassime is coming off a strong victory, having recently defeated Yannick Hanfmann 7-6, 6-2. He has had a good season on clay, showing consistent performance.

• Serve Winning Percentage: 77% on first serve and 55% on second serve.
• Clay Court Performance:
  • Titles: 0
  • Matches Won: 14
  • Matches Lost: 5
  • Win Percentage: 73.6%

The Canadian’s remarkable win percentage on the red dirt gives him a slight edge, making him a tough competitor for Berrettini.

Berrettini vs Aliassime: Head-to-head

Matteo Berrettini and Felix Auger-Aliassime have faced each other six times in their careers. Among the recorded showdowns, Berrettini leads their head-to-head with a one-sided 4-2 score.

• 2019 Stuttgart Open final: Berrettini 6-4, 7-6
• 2021 Wimbledon QF: Berrettini 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-3
• 2021 Cincinnati Masters R16: Aliassime 6-4, 6-3
• 2021 Laver Cup RR: Berrettini 6-7, 7-5, 10
• 2022 Laver Cup RR: Berrettini 7-6, 4-6, 10 
• 2023 Cincinnati Masters R64: Aliassime 4-6, 6-2, 6-3

Their most recent match was in Cincinnati on August 14, 2023, where Berrettini managed to take down the Canadian rival. This history gives Berrettini an upper hand, going into their upcoming match at the Swiss Open.

Prediction: Berrettini to win in three sets

The upcoming match between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Matteo Berrettini stands to be the center of attraction for Gstaad. Both players have managed to stay on top of their levels, with neither dropping a set in their current runs. Auger-Aliassime had a bye in the round of 32, so he’s only played one match to get here, while Berrettini has secured this spot by playing two matches already.

Both are serving up a storm and have found equally great victories in the tournament. Simply focusing on tennis technicalities, they are not set far apart. However, with Berrettini’s momentum and his 4-1 lead in their past meetings, it is highly likely that he will enjoy an upper hand in the upcoming showdown. The prediction is that Berrettini will win in three sets.