Key Takeaways
- Matteo Berrettini expressed surprise over Jannik Sinner ending his 2026 season due to a knee issue but fully supported the decision.
- Berrettini praised Sinner for having “the best mindset I’ve seen in my life” and noted his exceptional support team.
- Drawing from his personal experience with injuries, Berrettini reached out to his compatriot without pressing him on timelines and looks forward to his return in 2027.
Matteo Berrettini offers perspective on Jannik Sinner’s hiatus
Matteo Berrettini has spoken candidly about the setback facing his compatriot Jannik Sinner, who recently decided to bring an early end to his 2026 campaign due to persistent knee troubles. Having weathered numerous injury interruptions throughout his own professional career, Berrettini acknowledged that the news took him by surprise but emphasized that he respects the boundaries an injured player needs.
Understanding the toll that physical setbacks take on a competitor, Berrettini explained that he deliberately avoids questioning peers about their physical issues or recovery timelines, recognizing how mentally taxing constant inquiries about a return can be. Instead, he reached out privately to reassure Sinner of his continuous support.
Praise for Sinner’s resilience and support system
Berrettini reflected on the absence of the top-ranked competitor from the tour, affirming his faith in the Italian star’s capability to recover and bounce back. He noted that Sinner possesses “the best mindset I’ve seen in my life” along with a world-class team behind him, which gives him complete confidence that stepping away was the right call.
Highlighting their strong personal relationship, Berrettini described his compatriot as an exceptional person and a valued friend. Looking ahead, the former Wimbledon finalist noted that the tennis world will eagerly await Sinner’s eventual comeback to competitive action in 2027.
Matteo Berrettini shared some words about Jannik Sinner ❤️🇮🇹
“I didn’t expect it. I know what’s like to be injured I would never- I would never ask him what he has, you know, or how long it’s going to take, because I know how tough it is mentally and the last thing you want is someone asking ‘when are you going to come back? when are you going to come back?’ I respect him and I texted him that I was waiting for him, that everybody was waiting for him.
Unfortunately this year, we lost the best player in the world.
At the same time I know he has one of the best teams in the world. He’s the best player in the world and the best mindset I’ve seen in my life, so I’m sure if he took this decision, it was right one for him and I’m sure he’s going to come back stronger.
We all wait for me, and he’s also a really nice guy everybody knows that, he’s a good friend of mine. We can’t wait to see him in 2027.” https://x.com/BBTennis_tv/status/2107794698685370372/video/1…
— jannik sinner files @jannik_files (@jannik_files) October 7, 2026
Jannik Sinner in 2026
Now ranked no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 12th of July when he defeated world no.2 Alexander Zverev 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4 in the final in Wimbledon to win his 31st career title.
Until now, during this year Jannik has managed to achieve a composed 44-3 record. Sinner conquered 6 titles in 2026 in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid, Rome and Wimbledon.
