Matteo Berrettini on Thursday
became the first Italian to win a match at the ATP Finals,
beating Austria's Dominic Thiem 7-6 6-3.
It was the 23-year-old Roman's first win in the tournament
after defeats to Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer which
eliminated him from the competition.
"I'd give myself eight out of 10, it has been an
extraordinary season," said Berrettini.
"I could have played better but I felt good on the court
despite a few physical niggles.
"I'm thinking of next year, feeling stronger. I want to be
competitive with these great champions and if I were to qualify
next year I would be more ready.
"It's a great emotion that you have to learn to manage, it's
a question of experience. Now the Davis Cup, certainly, and then
a week off for R&R".
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