Recent Form & Tournament Progress
Taylor Fritz enters this quarter-final with an impressive run of form, remaining unbeaten in the tournament without dropping a set. The American has looked sharp and confident, securing victories over Lorenzo Sonego (7-6[2], 6-3), Denis Shapovalov (7-5, 6-3), and most recently Adam Walton (6-3, 7-5).
Despite an inconsistent start to the season, Fritz is aiming to reach his first-ever Miami Open semi-final after falling short in the quarter-finals last year to eventual runner-up Carlos Alcaraz. With a 13-5 record in 2025, the world No. 4 will be eager to continue his strong form and solidify his position as one of the top contenders in the tournament.
Matteo Berrettini, meanwhile, is enjoying a resurgence after struggling with form earlier this season. The Italian has made significant strides at the Miami Open, clinching his first-ever wins at this tournament after coming in with an 0-3 record. Berrettini’s journey to the quarter-final has seen him defeat Hugo Gaston (4-6, 6-3, 6-3), Zizou Bergs (6-4, 6-4), and most recently, a hard-fought victory over Alex de Minaur (6-3, 7-6[7]).
The victory over De Minaur marked the first time this season that Berrettini has secured three consecutive wins, and the former world No. 6 is now looking to make it four in a row as he attempts to reach only his third-ever Masters 1000 semi-final. The Italian’s best Masters performances remain his 2021 Madrid final run and his 2019 semi-final appearance in Shanghai.
Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between Fritz and Berrettini has been firmly in the American’s favor, with Fritz winning all four of their previous encounters, all of which took place on hard courts:
- US Open 2024: Fritz won 6-3, 7-6(1), 6-1
- United Cup 2023 (Final): Fritz won 7-6(7-4), 7-6(8-6)
- Indian Wells 2021: Fritz won 6-4, 6-3
- Davis Cup 2019: Fritz won 5-7, 7-6(7-5), 6-2
Although Fritz has dominated their head-to-head matchups, many of their contests have been tightly contested, with tiebreaks often deciding the outcome. Fritz’s consistency and ability to remain composed in key moments have proven crucial against the big-serving Italian.
Key Stats & Interesting Facts
- Fritz is aiming to reach his first-ever semi-final at the Miami Open, having fallen short in the quarter-finals last year.
- Berrettini is looking to reach a Masters 1000 semi-final for the first time since Madrid 2021 and only his second-ever on hard courts after Shanghai 2019.
- Fritz’s unbeaten record against Berrettini (4-0) highlights the American’s ability to handle the Italian’s powerful serve and forehand combination.
- Despite Fritz’s impressive record, Berrettini has shown the ability to push matches to tiebreaks, proving that the Italian is capable of making it a competitive contest.
- Berrettini’s 1-8 record against top-10 players highlights his struggles against elite opponents, but he did manage to defeat Novak Djokovic earlier this year in Doha.
What to Expect
This quarter-final looks to be a fascinating clash of styles. Fritz’s baseline consistency and precise shot-making will be pitted against Berrettini’s powerful serve and dominant forehand. If Berrettini can stay aggressive and keep points short, he could trouble the American. However, Fritz’s mental toughness and superior hard-court prowess may give him the edge.