Berrettini's sincere and honest advice to Sinner following his injury

Carlos Navarro - 7 Oct 2026 | 14:33
Matteo Berrettini Jannik Sinner ATP ATP Shanghái 2026

Matteo made a splash in his first match in Shanghai and dedicated some words after his victory to Jannik: no one better than him to advise on a long-term injury.

Go to comments section Preferir Puntodebreak en Google
Berrettini and an honest piece of advice for Sinner after his injury.

Few players have been more plagued by injuries than Matteo Berrettini in recent times. Again and again, the Italian's hopes have been dashed by his fragile body, unable to support a powerful physique that has collided repeatedly with the same obstacles. We saw this even this season, when his umpteenth comeback at Roland Garros was cut short by yet another injury in the quarter-finals against Matteo Arnaldi. Who better to give advice on dealing with injuries than Matteo?

Now in a similar situation is the number one from his country, Jannik Sinner, who confirmed his absence for the rest of 2026 due to a knee injury that is causing great concern in Italy. This news has become the focus of attention in the transalpine lands, taking over talk shows and newspaper front pages: they question the seriousness of a discomfort that requires rest and time away from competition to heal completely. It is no coincidence, then, that Matteo, one of the players most affected by physical problems and, moreover, a close friend of the one from San Candido, has been questioned about these recent events... and he has faced them with the honesty and candor he usually displays when talking about injuries and discomfort.

Berrettini comments on Sinner's injury and offers valuable advice

The Roman was asked what advice he would give to Jannik after his multiple experiences with long-term injuries... and his response was marked by empathy, prioritizing the well-being and mental health of his friend above all. "I didn't expect it, I didn't expect that absence. I know what it's like to be injured like this, and when you're injured, you don’t want... I would never ask Jannik what he has.

I wouldn’t ask him what his injury consists of, how long he will be out... because I know how hard all that is mentally. The last thing you want is someone constantly asking when you're going to return, how your knee is doing. I respect that. I sent him a message and told him we are waiting for him, that we are all waiting for him. Unfortunately, at this point in the season, we have lost the best in the world, but at the same time, I know he has one of the best teams in the world around him.

Jannik surely has the best mentality I have ever seen in my life. I’m sure he has made the right decision, and that he will come back stronger. We are all waiting for him. Everyone knows he is a great guy, he is a very good friend of mine, he is a great person, and we are all looking forward to seeing him compete again in 2027." There is much to glean from these very valuable statements: Matteo considers Sinner the best player in the world and laments his absence in this way, praises his team, and describes it as one of the most sensible environments on the circuit, while believing that respecting his privacy is the best thing that can be done for the one from San Candido at a moment like this. He speaks, without a doubt, as an authoritative voice: we will see what the next developments are.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El sincero y honesto consejo de Berrettini a Sinner a raíz de su lesión