Bellucci explains the keys to his breakthrough in Rotterdam

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 8 Feb 2025 | 07.33

Matteo Bellucci, breakthrough in Rotterdam. Photo: gettyimages

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As if there weren't enough Italians reining in tennis glory, now emerges on a grand stage Mattia Bellucci, a volcanic player who had been signaling his potential in smaller events for some time, and who seems to have found a way to showcase his best version on a big stage, such as this ATP 500 Rotterdam 2025. Let's discover his story.

The magic of tennis lies in the fact that talent can emerge when least expected, as long as it is combined with hard work and passion. This is demonstrated by the example of Mattia Bellucci, whose name will always be associated with this ATP 500 Rotterdam 2025 due to his victories over Medvedev and Tsitsipas, coming from the qualifying round. At 23, this left-handed player full of potential has a lot to offer, both now and in the future.

Tennis-wise raised by his father, a coach in a club on the outskirts of Milan, young Mattia took his first steps with a racket at the young age of 4 and it was at 19 when he decided to leave his father's shelter to start working with Fabio Chiappini, his current coach. He is a lover of tattoos inspired by Japanese culture and showcases an impressive inner strength that he displays with confidence on the court.

- Being more consistent and playing with a free mind are the differentiators Bellucci perceives to explain his success

His rise to the elite was hindered by the challenge of managing that energy and acceleration capacity with his shots, especially on the forehand. Being left-handed adds an extra dangerous aspect to a player who competes with a free mind. "I didn't expect a result like this at the beginning of the week. I'm trying to maintain my aggressiveness but make fewer mistakes, be more solid. I think I'm managing my emotions better, and for that, it's key to have fun on the court, free the mind, and not think about anything other than the match," he concludes.

"I want to continue moving forward; each match is important for that. I don't want to think about the rankings or the money; I'm not interested in them right now," stated a man whose youth idol was Rafael Nadal. It will be interesting to see if he can maintain this sudden and brilliant outburst throughout the season in the ATP 500 Rotterdam 2025, as well as to clarify if he can extend his dream in the Dutch tournament. Mattia Bellucci wants to prove that this result is not a one-day wonder but the beginning of something great.

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