Frenchman Quentin Halys faced a tough defeat in his first ATP final against Italian Matteo Berrettini at the ATP 250 tournament in Gstaad. Berrettini showcased his prowess on the court, winning decisively with a score of 6-3, 6-1, marking his second title in Gstaad and his ninth overall since turning professional.
Halys, who entered the tournament from the qualifications, had a remarkable week, including a notable victory over Jan-Lennard Struff in the semi-finals. Despite a strong start, Halys couldn't maintain his momentum against Berrettini, who proved to be a formidable opponent, particularly after breaking Halys' serve in the first set.
The match was briefly interrupted by rain, but once resumed, Berrettini dominated the second set, allowing Halys to win just one game. This victory propels Berrettini back into the top 50 rankings, while Halys, despite the loss, will see a significant rise in his world ranking from 192nd to 125th.
