In a heartfelt message, Matteo Berrettini expressed his gratitude to his supporters and those who have been by his side during the challenging and distant months away from the tennis courts. The Roman tennis player did this by releasing a video on social media that he shared with his followers.
Berrettini expressed his thoughts in this special message and wrote: “Hello, guys. For some time now, I’ve needed to make a video to thank the people who have been helping me over the last few months, which certainly hasn’t been the easiest of my career. With great effort, I’m trying to overcome this moment and get back on track to have fun and do many beautiful things. The most important thing is to thank you for the help you are giving me, and for the messages of comfort and support from all the people who want my good beyond the results. It’s something I wanted to do.”
He added: “I didn’t want to publish a colder press release or a social post. I think this is the easiest way to reach everyone. You are helping me like never before. It’s my idea; it wasn’t organized by anyone. My press office and my agents probably won’t be very happy, but I think that’s the beauty of social media. I wanted to tell you that I’m fine, I’m better, and I’ll be back on the field soon. I’m training intensely and I need to have a little more patience. This is my message; it’s something I did spontaneously. This is me.”
Matteo Berrettini in 2024
Ranked world no.124, Berrettini played his last match on the 31st of August 2023 when he had to retire when playing against world no.89 Arthur Rinderknech in the 2nd round and the scoreline was 6-4 5-3 .
During this season the Italian owns a compiled 14-12 win-loss record.