Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Matteo Arnaldi

How Matteo Arnaldi built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Matteo Arnaldi is a professional tennis player from Italy. His highest ATP singles ranking is world No. 30, attained on August 12, 2024, and his highest doubles ranking is No. 286, achieved in August 2022. He currently holds the position of the No. 4 Italian tennis player. Arnaldi was a member of the Italian team that won the 2023 Davis Cup. Additionally, he secured a Gold Medal in men's singles at the 2022 Mediterranean Games.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

August 2022: Career High ATP Doubles Ranking

In August 2022, Matteo Arnaldi achieved a career-high doubles ranking of world No. 286.

2022: ATP Main Draw Debut and Challenger Title

In 2022, Arnaldi made his ATP main draw debut at the Rome Masters after receiving a wildcard and won his maiden Challenger title at the Internazionali di Tennis d'Abruzzo, defeating Francesco Maestrelli.

2022: Next Generation ATP Finals Participation

In 2022, following Holger Rune's withdrawal, Arnaldi gained entry to participate in the Next Generation ATP Finals.

April 2023: Career-High Ranking After Murcia Open Win

In April 2023, following his third Challenger win at the Murcia Open, Matteo Arnaldi reached a career-high ranking of No. 102 on April 10, 2023.

May 2023: Masters 1000 Debut and Top 10 Win

In May 2023, Matteo Arnaldi qualified for the Madrid Open and won his first Masters 1000 match, then upset world No. 4 Casper Ruud. As a result, he made his debut into the top 100 at No. 99 in the rankings on May 8, 2023.

June 2023: Grand Slam Debut and Career High Ranking

In June 2023, Matteo Arnaldi qualified for the French Open, recorded his first win against Daniel Elahi Galán, and reached a new career-high ranking of No. 72 on June 12, 2023. He also made his debut at the Wimbledon Championships.

August 2023: First Masters 1000 Win on Hard Courts and Career-High Ranking

In August 2023, at the Toronto Masters, Matteo Arnaldi qualified and recorded his first ever Masters 1000 win on hard courts beating Vasek Pospisil. As a result, he reached a new career-high ranking of No. 61 on August 14, 2023.

September 2023: Top 50 Ranking After US Open Showing

In September 2023, Matteo Arnaldi reached the top 50 at No. 47 on September 11, 2023, following a fourth round showing at the US Open with wins over Jason Kubler, Arthur Fils and Cameron Norrie.

2023: Asian Swing Performances

In 2023, Matteo Arnaldi qualified for the ATP 500 China Open and reached the second round. At the Rolex Shanghai Masters he defeated Alexei Popyrin and Jan-Lennard Struff to reach the third round.

2023: Davis Cup Win with Team Italy

In 2023, Matteo Arnaldi won the Davis Cup with team Italy.

2023: Davis Cup Champion

In 2023, Matteo Arnaldi, representing Italy, was part of the Italian squad winning the Davis Cup.

2023: ATP 500 Barcelona Open Qualification and Win

In 2023, ranked No. 105, Matteo Arnaldi qualified for the ATP 500 Barcelona Open and won his first-round match against Jaume Munar.

January 2024: First Australian Open Win and Top 40 Ranking

In January 2024, Matteo Arnaldi recorded his first win at the Australian Open defeating Adam Walton and reached the top 40 at No. 38 on January 29, 2024.

April 2024: Reaching Top 35 After Miami Open

In April 2024, Matteo Arnaldi, reached the third round at the Miami Open and the fourth round of a Masters for the first time in his career, reaching the top 35 in the rankings on April 1, 2024.

August 2024: Career High ATP Singles Ranking

In August 2024, Matteo Arnaldi achieved a career-high ATP singles ranking of world No. 30 and is currently the No. 4 Italian.

August 2024: National Bank Open Semifinals and Top 30 Ranking

In August 2024, at the National Bank Open, Matteo Arnaldi reached the semifinals for the first time at a Masters level, reaching the top 30 in the singles rankings on August 12, 2024.