Coach Riccardo Provvedi: “We had a great game, it’s difficult to play there but our attitude as a team was excellent. We have been training extremely well and I think we will soon play at a high level. It’s obvious that at the start of the season there can be more ups and downs but today, I’ve seen a superb preformance, especially on the serve and reception ».

The coach was right to have faith in Bertoli who scored 4 aces and was effective in attack : « I feel in good shape – said Matteo – We have been training very well both in the weight room and the gym and the results can be seen on court. Now the most difficult thing will be to reproduce every time this kind of performance ».