Berrettini: "I won't stop supporting Jannik, he is paying for a mistake"

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Matteo Berrettini has been one of the latest players to speak out about the suspension of his colleague, Jannik Sinner, agreed with WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency). The Italians have always maintained a very good relationship as colleagues, friends, and with mutual support within the circuit. Currently, Berrettini is at the ATP Doha, where he will face Novak Djokovic. However, in an interview for Corriere della Sera, the questions focused on the subject of Sinner.

Matteo confessed that he has not yet spoken with Sinner since the resolution became known because he believes "it is fairer to respect his time." He still thinks that his friend has simply had bad luck and that everything that has happened has been due to an unfortunate error. "I have always supported Jannik and will not stop now. I think it is a very tough moment for him; he is paying for a mistake, and I feel sorry for him. I'm not a lawyer, I don't know the details, but I have no doubt that he will come back stronger," he said about the 3-month suspension that Jannik is facing, unable to compete again until May 4th.

Thus, the Roman also does not want to get involved in the decision of WADA. Was it an objective decision or not? "The issue is complex. It is difficult and even impossible to control everything. The ATP helps us. For example, when we go to play in certain countries, they advise us by email not to eat red meat that may be contaminated. We have always been used to being extremely careful, but things can always happen that escape our attention," Mateo emphasized to underline the idea that these errors can happen to anyone.

His hiring by Umberto Ferrra, former Sinner's coach

On the other hand, Berrettini did not hesitate to hire Umberto Ferrara as his new physical trainer, the same person who was part of Sinner's team and who was perceived as one of the responsible ones, along with the physio, Giacomo Naldi, for that contamination incident. This is how the Roman responds to those who wonder if this decision is strange. "'You say people wonder?' I don't know if it's up to me to answer. I can say that when I choose a new team member, there are thoughts and reflections behind it," he said.

"I consider Umberto a serious professional, and Jannik has also said this publicly and privately. Unfortunately, a mistake was made. It shouldn't have happened, but it did. When I met with Umberto to discuss work, this issue came up in the conversation, of course. But the assessment was different; I am convinced he can help me in my growth process. If people are surprised, puzzled, or angry afterwards, I don't know what to do. Honestly, I stopped caring about what people think long ago. If I were to read all the comments, I wouldn't be able to bear the weight of it all."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Berrettini: "No dejaré de apoyar a Jannik, está pagando por un error"