ATP Marrakech 2024: Alexander Shevchenko vs Matteo Berrettini Preview; Head-to-Head, and Prediction

Fans are buzzing as they will be treated to some exciting showdowns at the Marrakech Open, which is currently underway, with some of the top guns from the men’s tour. In a high-profile opening-round showdown, the former world No. 6 player, Matteo Berrettini, will square off against the 6th-seeded Alexander Shevchenko.

The Grand Prix Hassan II, which is part of the ATP Tour 250 series, features some high-octane performances on the outdoor clay courts. As the likes of Berrettini and Shevchenko will be vying for a deep run in this esteemed tournament, it will be fascinating to see who emerges victorious in this blockbuster opener.

Alexander Shevchenko vs Matteo Berrettini: Marrakech Open round of 32 match preview

After his lackluster campaigns at the ‘Sunshise Doubles’, the Kazakhstani tennis star will now participate in the Marrakech Open as the 6th seed. During the hardcourt event in Miami Gardens, Alexander Shevchenko managed to overcome Daniel Elahi Galán before tasting a second-round defeat at the hands of the 8th-seeded Polish player, Hubert Hurkacz.

Matteo Berrettini, on the other hand, is coming to the Grand Prix Hassan II after his first-round defeat at the Miami Open. Prior to this, the Italian tennis player also secured a runner-up finish at the Challenger Phoenix, where he brushed aside the likes of Terence Atmane and Aleksandar Vukic. Berrettini, however, failed to overcome Nuno Borges in the title match, as the Portuguese won with a score of 7-5, 7-6.

Shevchenko vs Berrettini: Head-to-Head

The R32 match between Alexander Shevchenko and Matteo Berrettini at the Grand Prix Hassan II will also mark their second meeting on the men’s circuit. In their previous meeting at the 2023 Challenger Phoenix, Shevchenko managed to prevail in a three-set thriller, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, and currently has a 1-0 lead in their H2H record.

Prediction: Shevchenko to come out on top in this round of 32 of the Grand Prix Hassan II

Given his current sixth seeding in the Marrakech Open and a solid 169/94 on the clay court surfaces, Shevchenko is the favorite to win this opening-round match. Berrettini, on the other hand, is currently sitting outside the top 100 ratings and has only played a handful of games since his comeback from an injury that forced him to the sidelines for a considerable period.

Who do you think will prevail in this Marrakech Open clash between Shevchenko and Berrettini? Let us know in the comments section.