This series of indoor hard-court events, especially this week in Vienna, presents a strong opportunity for Matteo Berrettini to find some positive momentum and salvage a disappointing season. He has taken a solid step in that direction by defeating Alexei Popyrin in straight sets in the first round.
Before this week, the Italian had competed in Vienna three times, reaching at least the quarterfinals on each occasion. All three of his previous losses at this venue came against top players: Dominic Thiem in 2019, Carlos Alcaraz in 2021, and Karen Khachanov in 2024.
Berrettini has work to do if he wants to maintain his streak of reaching the quarterfinals in Vienna, as it has been six months since he last won back-to-back matches, which occurred at the Monte Carlo Masters in April. Injuries have again disrupted his season in 2025, causing him to miss several events and win just 17 matches over the past ten months.
Cameron Norrie arrived at the European indoor swing seeking a quick positive result to recover from disappointments during the US Open and Asian swings. He got that boost by defeating former champion Andrey Rublev in a three-set battle in the first round of ATP Vienna, 6-2, 6-7, 6-2.
The former British No. 1 is aiming for his first quarterfinal appearance at this tournament. He has previously reached the second round but was denied further progress each time between 2021 and 2023, losing to Felix Auger-Aliassime, Marcos Giron, and Alexander Zverev.
Head-to-head: Matteo Berrettini leads 2-0. Berrettini’s game suits indoor conditions well, making him the favorite, but his fitness and physical condition in recent months have been far from optimal. He risks being outlasted and worn down by Cameron Norrie.
