ATP roundup: Luciano Darderi wins Marrakech title, Griekspoor falls short again

Italy’s Luciano Darderi captured his second ATP title with a nail-biting straight-sets win over Tallon Griekspoor in the final of the 2025 Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech, Morocco. Darderi triumphed 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4) in a high-quality showdown that featured no shortage of drama, power play, and tiebreak tension.

Darderi’s Rise Continues on Clay

At just 23 years old, Luciano Darderi has officially added a second ATP crown to his résumé, following in the footsteps of fellow Italian Matteo Berrettini, who won the Marrakech title in 2024.

Ranked outside the Top 50 earlier this year, Darderi’s continued ascent on clay courts solidifies him as one of the next-gen Italian stars to watch.

Final Score: Darderi def. Griekspoor 7-6(3), 7-6(4)

Both sets were fiercely contested, with no breaks of serve in the second set and just a single break exchange in the first. Ultimately, it was Darderi’s ability to stay calm in key moments and Griekspoor’s missed opportunities that made the difference.

Key Match Highlights

• Tiebreak Dominance: Darderi won both sets in tiebreaks, showing poise under pressure.
• Griekspoor's Net Game Falters: The Dutchman came forward often but couldn't finish at the net against Darderi's passing shots.
• First Set Drama: After trading late breaks, Darderi took the opener in a tiebreak where Griekspoor lost five of the last six points.
• Second Set Missed Chances: Griekspoor held two break points in the third game, then another at 5-5, but couldn’t convert.

Tactical Breakdown

Griekspoor, ranked No. 37 on the ATP Tour, brought a strong serve-and-volley approach but struggled with consistency. Darderi targeted the Dutchman's backhand relentlessly, especially in tight rallies.

Despite an improved second-set serve percentage (76% service points won after four games), Griekspoor couldn't generate momentum when it mattered most. Darderi’s decisive forehand winner on Championship Point sealed the title.

What This Win Means

Luciano Darderi becomes the first non-seeded player to win Marrakech since 2018, and the second Italian to win the tournament back-to-back, joining Berrettini.

It’s a strong statement as clay season heats up, even though Darderi will skip the Monte Carlo Masters and focus on recovery and preparation for the European clay swing.

What’s Next?

• Tallon Griekspoor: Heads to the 2025 Monte Carlo Masters where he’ll face rising star Arthur Fils of France in the first round on Tuesday.
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• Luciano Darderi: Will not compete in Monte Carlo, opting instead to rest ahead of ATP 500 and Masters eventsleading to Roland Garros.