Matteo Arnaldi (photo by Getty Images)
Clear success for Matteo Arnaldi in the third round of the ATP 500 in Barcelona. The blue dominates the Argentinian keeper without any particular problem Marco Trungelliti, as the final 6-3 6-0 in just under an hour and a half of play is well explained by the Ligurian. This well-deserved success takes him to the semi-finals of the prestigious Catalan competition, where waiting for the winner of the challenge between Ruud and Thompson. Matteo started as the favorite (Trungelliti is n.197 ATP) and on the pitch the clear difference between the two players in terms of driving, opening shots and intensity was visible from the start. Matteo’s only concern was getting the first break, which came only in the eighth game and the eighth chance in total.
Trungelliti started well with his serve, but in the exchange he sank immediately, much slower in covering the court. He managed to coolly put away the first seven break points that were served, but in the end he could not resist the thrust of the player in blue, who was good at maintaining a better pace of play up It is Arnaldi’s credit to play a strong game, pushing hard and attacking his opponent as quickly as possible, forcing him to chase and make mistakes. Matteo stopped a point in the fifth game, in the same game that was ruled by a little haste and a few mistakes, a small flaw in a high-level performance.
Arnaldi starts the game well on serve and immediately looks for the extension in response. He gets 3 break points but doesn’t take advantage of them, Trungelliti takes the game home after 22 points. Arnaldi makes his life difficult at 2 all, from a comfortable 40-15 he makes too many mistakes that cost him a break point. He clears it with the service, but it is uncertain, too hasty in looking for the winning lunch. The game is played in strong winds that are not easy to manage. Trungelliti is again in trouble serving at 4-3, under the deepest and most intense shots of the Italian. He finds himself down 15-40, but he pushes well with his forehand and also cancels those two chances for Matteo. With the service the Argentine also saves the third break point, and then with a peremptory break also the fourth, literally not allowing Arnaldi to play. The long-awaited break for blue comes on the fifth occasion of the game, with a handball from Marco leaving. 5-3 Arnaldi, good to close the set 6-3 at the second set point
After overcoming the problem of breaking the first set, Arnaldi ran away immediately at the beginning of the second set. His game is very efficient and offensive, very sharp in response and very quick in pushing into the corners. Matteo flies 0-40 in response and gets the second break of the game on the third opportunity, with pressure so intense and deep that he presses against Trungelliti. 1-0 and then 2-0, with a service round to zero, the clear superiority of the Ligurian in this stage of the game, he raised the level and Argentines can not hold. Marco is back against the wall again in the third game, 15-40. Matteo takes the third break in a row, closing with a peremptory smash, for 3-0. The consecutive games will be 7, for the 4-0, now there is no more match, so that Arnaldi even closes with 6 games to 0, flying safely into the quarter-finals . Strong performance, preferred and all went well.
Arnaldi 
– Trungellites 
ATP Barcelona
Matteo Arnaldi6
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Marco Trungelliti3
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Winner: Arnaldi
🇮🇹 Matteo Arnaldi vs 🇦🇷 Marco Trungelliti
**service stats**
| Statistics | 🇮🇹 Arnaldi | 🇦🇷 Trungellites |
|—————————|—————|—————–|
| Service rating | **308** | 197|
| Aces | 2| 2|
| Double Faults | **0** | 2|
| First service % | 55% (26/47) | **61% (38/62)** |
| 1st Service Points Won % | **85% (22/26)** | 55% (21/38) |
| Second service point won %| **67% (14/21)** | 38% (9/24) |
| Breakpoints saved % | **100% (1/1)** | 71% (10/14) |
| Service Games Played | **8** | 7|
**Return STATS**
| Statistics | 🇮🇹 Arnaldi | 🇦🇷 Trungellites |
|—————————|—————|—————–|
| Return Rating | **193** | 49|
| 1st serve return points won %| **45% (17/38)** | 15% (4/26) |
| 2nd service return points won %| **63% (15/24)** | 33% (7/21) |
| Breakpoints converted % | **29% (4/14)** | 0% (0/1) |
| Return Games Played | 7| **8** |
**TOTAL STATES**
| Statistics | 🇮🇹 Arnaldi | 🇦🇷 Trungellites |
|—————————|—————|—————–|
| Service Points Won % | **77% (36/47)** | 48% (30/62) |
| Return Points Won % | **52% (32/62)** | 23% (11/47) |
| Total Points Won % | **62% (68/109)** | 38% (41/109) |
Marco Mazzoni
2024-04-18 14:07:00
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