Overview
- Alexander Zverev and Matteo Berrettini are set to face off in the second round of the 2025 Monte-Carlo Masters on Tuesday, marking their seventh career meeting.
- Zverev leads the head-to-head record 4-2, including a 2-1 advantage on clay, but Berrettini won their most recent encounter at Wimbledon in 2023.
- Zverev has struggled with inconsistency since his Australian Open runner-up finish, posting a 6-6 record in his last 12 matches and facing challenges on clay this season.
- Berrettini enters the match in strong form, following a quarterfinal run in Miami and a first-round victory in Monte Carlo against Mariano Navone.
- Predictions for the match are divided, with some favoring Berrettini's momentum and others citing Zverev's clay-court expertise as a potential advantage.