Berrettini calls for rules against the heat: "People don't understand how different it is to play with five degrees less or more"

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Matteo Berrettini calls for changes to avoid the scenes experienced during this Asian tour: dizziness, cramps, vomiting, injuries, etc. The Italian is the latest to join the criticisms of different players who do not understand why the ATP circuit does not have rules to prevent these types of incidents.

In the case of Matteo Berrettini, he experienced it, mainly during the ATP in Hangzhou, where he was eliminated in the first round against Dalibor Svrcina and stated that the humidity was much worse than in the ATP in Shanghai. Therefore, after his victory in the first round of the ATP Stockholm against his compatriot Giulio Zeppieri, and in statements collected by Ubitennis, he called for strong measures when recalling the 'hell' he experienced in China.

Matteo Berrettini calls on the ATP for heat rules

"During the Asian tour, I experienced conditions that I had never experienced before. In Hangzhou, it was hotter than in Shanghai, but the tournament was smaller, so no one noticed. In the first few days, it was so hot that we couldn't believe it. Luckily, they had a roof, and it rained a lot."

"When the conditions are so extreme, the ATP needs to do what the Grand Slams did: introduce a heat rule or something similar. We don't want players to get injured or face these difficulties. In the end, health comes first, but also the show: if players don't feel well, they retire. We don't want that. Most people don't even understand how different it can be to play even in the same tournament with just 5 degrees more or less."

Pleased with his level shown against Giulio Zeppieri in the ATP Stockholm

"I fought very well. We had never faced each other, but I knew him a little. I knew he was playing well, and I started the match with a good attitude, which is the most important thing, especially in the first match of a tournament to get used to the conditions and everything else. I was mentally strong and felt better as the match progressed."

Hopes to improve on last year's second round

"I hope so, that's the goal. I love playing here, and the city is beautiful. The audience supports me and cheered for me last year, so I hope to win more matches. My body feels good. As long as I play like this, running, fighting, shouting, I'm fine. I've been in this sport for a long time, and my body is taking its toll."

"Stockholm treats me well. I also found a good Italian restaurant with my friends; if you want good pasta, go try it. It is important for us to feel at home. If I'm not mistaken, I will play on Thursday, so I have tomorrow to rest a bit and prepare for the next round," declares a Matteo Berrettini who, while awaiting Ugo Humbert in the round of 16 of the ATP Stockholm, urges the ATP for heat rules for the well-being of the players and tennis.
 

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