Matteo Berrettini defeated Taro Daniel in the quarter-finals of the ATP 250 Naples tournament on hard court, winning 6–2, 6–3. As the heavy pre-match favourite at odds of 1.14, Berrettini delivered a dominant performance that justified his status, breaking down the Japanese player with consistent aggression across both sets. Daniel, positioned as a significant underdog at 6.91, struggled to generate the momentum needed to trouble the Italian, who controlled rallies and dictated play from the baseline. The straightforward victory in straight sets underlined Berrettini's comfortable progression through the draw and his growing confidence on hard courts as he pursued the Naples title.