Berrettini, after his duel with Wawrinka: "I will never forget what he told me at the net"

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Last night was not just any victory for Matteo Berrettini. After a battle of four hours and twenty minutes and overcoming the injury he suffered at Roland Garros, the Italian starred in Stan Wawrinka's final match at Wimbledon.

It was the confirmation that the work done in recent months is on the right track and also the pleasure of experiencing one of those moments that will be forever etched in the memory of an athlete. Matteo Berrettini was particularly pleased with his body's response after a highly demanding match, as he expressed in an interview with SuperTennis TV.

"The fact that I fought from the first to the last point, that I was on the court for 4 hours and 20 minutes, serving that way and moving as I did, after an injury that occurred in Paris, means that I have worked well, I feel good, and I am physically strong," said the current world number 51.

However, what truly made the match an unforgettable experience was the opponent on the other side of the net: Stan Wawrinka, one of the great idols of his childhood. Berrettini admitted that facing the Swiss had a very special meaning, especially what happened after the match.

"This match is special because playing against Stan, on court number one, after all that he has done and all that I studied from him, watching him on television throughout my childhood, seeing his achievements and a thousand other things. I cannot forget his image with tears in his eyes when he said to me: 'I'm happy to have played against you, it's something I will always carry in my heart'. These are the things that make this sport so special. Beyond victories and defeats, today has truly been a day that I will always remember," added the 30-year-old tennis player.

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Beyond the result, the Wimbledon runner-up also reflected on the personal journey he has been through in recent years. After dealing with various injuries and challenging moments, Berrettini believes he has learned to know himself better and to manage both the good and bad times.

"I think I know myself quite well. Fortunately, I must say that sometimes I get tangled up a bit with thoughts and things, but for several years now, I have been doing a great job to be the best possible version of myself and to accept that there will be moments when I don't feel good or when I could do better. Today, in my opinion, was a demonstration of that. Tennis is like that; there are endless tie-breaks, but you always have to be there, believe in yourself, and speak to yourself positively because good things eventually come," emphasized the Roman.

A message that perfectly sums up the moment the Italian is going through, physically recovered at last, mentally strengthened, and once again enjoying tennis. If along the way, it grants him nights like the one lived against Wawrinka, the outcome almost becomes secondary.

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