Italian tennis star Matteo Berrettini recently shared his admiration for the remarkable progress made by his compatriot Jannik Sinner in the world of tennis. Berrettini, 26, expressed his appreciation for the 22-year-old’s achievements not only for himself but also for their home country.
In a recent interview, Berrettini lauded Sinner’s accomplishments, describing them as nothing short of a miracle. He expressed his intention to harness the energy emanating from Sinner’s success to elevate his own performance on the tennis court. Berrettini was visibly pleased with the positive remarks made by Sinner, highlighting the strong bond that has developed between the two players in recent months.
“Sinner performed a miracle, I will use this energy for my tennis too. I was pleased with what Jannik said, we have a good relationship that has strengthened in recent months. We are different but similar, we chase the same dream,” Berrettini stated during the interview.
Matteo Berrettini says Jannik Sinner performed ‘a miracle’ & he will use that energy for his own tennis:
“Sinner performed a miracle, I will use this energy for my tennis too. I was pleased with what Jannik said, we have a good relationship that has strengthened in recent… pic.twitter.com/Cxb9d91eCX
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The Italian tennis duo, while distinct in their playing styles and personalities, share a common aspiration of achieving greatness in the sport. Berrettini’s acknowledgment of their similarities and mutual pursuit of a shared dream underscores the camaraderie that exists between the two players.
Beyond commending Sinner’s achievements, Berrettini also opened up about his own journey back to the tennis scene after enduring a severe injury last year. The 26-year-old athlete spoke about the challenges he faced during his recovery and the determination that fueled his comeback to competitive tennis.
Berrettini’s resilience in overcoming setbacks and his eagerness to draw inspiration from his fellow Italian player, Sinner, showcase the spirit of camaraderie within the tennis community. As these athletes continue to inspire one another, their collective efforts contribute to the growth and success of Italian tennis on the global stage.
In a sport where individual achievements often take the spotlight, Berrettini’s acknowledgment of Sinner’s accomplishments and the reciprocal motivation between the two players highlight the strength of unity within the Italian tennis community. As Berrettini forges ahead in his comeback journey, fueled by the energy and success of his compatriot, the tennis world eagerly awaits the continued achievements of these two promising Italian talents.
Matteo Berrettini in 2024
Now the world no.124, Berrettini played his last match on the 31st of August 2023 when he had to retire when playing against world no.94 Arthur Rinderknech in the 2nd round and the scoreline was 6-4 5-3 .
Currently, during this season the Italian has managed to achieve a 14-12 match record.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
LWWWWWWWWW At the moment ranked no.4 (career-high), Jannik played his last match on the 28th of January when he overcame world no.3 Daniil Medvedev 3-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-3 in the final of the Australian Open to win his 12th career title.
This season the Italian has achieved a composed 7-0 match record. This year, Sinner won 1 tournament at the Australian Open.
Matteo Berrettini and Jannik Sinner squared off only 1 time. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Sinner. When they played, Jannik Sinner won 6-4 6-3 in the 2nd round in Toronto (National Bank Open) in August 2023.
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