Berrettini: "I Went Through Very Dark Moments"

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The world is not always fair, and sports do not always pay their debts, but Matteo Berrettini is doing everything in his power to make it so. After reaching the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 Doha 2025, the Italian surprised everyone with profound and categorical reflections on everything he had to go through to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Undeniable charisma, exquisite and vibrant tennis, and ultimately, a player destined for great success. All of this was embodied by Matteo Berrettini just over a lustre ago when he began to shine and become a contender in the most important tournaments in the world. He reached the top 10, played in a Masters 1000 final and a Grand Slam final, but a series of misfortunes have repeatedly hindered his progress. Now, based on his words at the ATP 500 Doha 2025, he feels ready to reach his peak.

- Berrettini feels he deserves these good results and belongs among the best in the world

"The feeling that I belong among the best tennis players in the world never left me. I went through very dark moments, but deep down, I knew I had the necessary level to be here. While working extremely hard in recent years, I kept telling myself not to forget everything I was doing and constantly remind myself that I would deserve all the good things that happened to me. Truly, that's how I feel at this moment," commented the Italian.

Beating Djokovic is never easy, but internalizing that success and avoiding the famous post-success slump was crucial for Matteo Berrettini, who does not want to offer mere sparks but to firmly establish himself among the elite once and for all. "I need to play matches, feel the heat of the competition, experience anger and sadness when I lose... Now I realize this is what I fought so hard for," affirms the Italian, who will seek to extend his good performance at the ATP 500 Doha 2025 against Jack Draper, an opponent who will make things tough for him in the quarterfinals.

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