Berrettini: "Anger is a great driving force for me, I will soon recover my best level"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 22 Oct 2025 | 07.43

Matteo Berrettini, motivated by return. Photo: gettyimages

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An endless spiral of injuries, setbacks, frustration, and unease. This is what Matteo Berrettini has been immersed in for years, and every time he sees the light at the end of the tunnel, darkness descends upon him once again. Present at the ATP 500 Vienna 2025, the Italian is trying to leave behind the ghosts of the past and find the desired continuity that will enable him to regain his best tennis.

What could have been but wasn't. It is inevitable for any tennis enthusiast to recall the stages of Matteo Berrettini's sports career where he was free from injuries. At 29 years old, the Italian persists in his effort to fight against his own body and win that infinite battle against injuries.

Swift on his feet, broad in the trunk, and with a highly explosive tennis game, abdominal muscles have been the nightmare of the former Grand Slam finalist in recent years. In a conversation with Ubitennis, he explains his attitude towards the umpteenth challenge of rediscovering the joy of this sport and leaving behind once and for all this dismal streak of injuries and various physical problems.

Berrettini explains how tough times have helped him reconnect with tennis

"I have realized that feelings of anger and frustration are a great source of energy. I feel that the anger towards everything that has happened to me will help me channel it in the right way to have more desire to enjoy this sport and prove myself. I want to explore my limits because I still love this sport and I know that I maintain the necessary automatisms to perform at the highest level," explains the Italian player.

Aware that the internal fire remains and his level of play is ready to shine, Berrettini analyzes what it takes to recover his best form. "When I trained with Sinner a few days ago, I realized that my level was maintained and that I felt comfortable on the court. Having gone through difficult moments already helps me understand that I must be patient and that things will start to flow as I accumulate hours of competition. Right now, I feel good, but I know that perhaps I cannot sustain my maximum effort throughout an entire match," he asserted.

Sinner's absence gives Berrettini a crucial role for Italy in the Davis Cup

"These months of competitive rest have allowed me to reflect a lot on my professional life and my connection with tennis. I have reconnected with this sport, found my own balance, and understood how important it is and how much I want to compete, have fun on the court, and prove myself," assures a Matteo Berrettini who will debut at the ATP 500 Vienna 2025 against Popyrin and who will be one of the mainstays of the Italian Davis Cup team, now that Sinner's absence has been announced. An exciting end to the season for someone who once reached world number 6.

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