Thu Feb 27 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Berrettini Poised to Upset Tsitsipas in Dubai Quarterfinals

**Dubai, UAE** – Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships after overcoming tough challenges from Lorenzo Sonego and Karen Khachanov. However, his next opponent, Matteo Berrettini, presents a significant hurdle.

Tsitsipas, despite his head-to-head advantage over Berrettini (4-1 overall), enters the match with a less-than-stellar 5-4 record for 2025. His recent performances, while showcasing glimpses of his former brilliance, have also highlighted a decline from his peak form. While he defeated Sonego and Khachanov, both matches were hard-fought affairs.

In contrast, Berrettini is currently riding a wave of momentum. His recent victory over Novak Djokovic in Doha and straight-set wins over Gael Monfils and Christopher O’Connell in Dubai suggest he is the form player heading into the quarterfinal clash. Furthermore, Berrettini secured his last win against Tsitsipas on clay last summer. Although Tsitsipas holds a 3-1 advantage on hard courts, their previous encounters were closely contested, frequently going to tiebreakers.

Tennis analyst Ricky Match previews the match, suggesting that Berrettini’s current form gives him a significant edge. He points out that Khachanov’s loss to Tsitsipas was due to his own errors, highlighting the high level of play required to win at this stage. While acknowledging Tsitsipas’s potential to perform at his best, Match ultimately favors Berrettini to win in three sets, highlighting Berrettini’s improved backhand as a key factor. The analysts and experts agree, it will be a closely fought battle, with the outcome largely dependent on which player maintains consistency and minimizes errors. The quarterfinal match is scheduled for Thursday.

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