The Italian tennis player speaks to Punto de Break from the Faulconbridge Cup in Valencia: "Over time, I realized how important it is to enjoy this career."
Matteo Berrettini
Exciting week ahead with the dispute of the ATP Challenger 175 Valencia 2026, a tournament of great magnitude that has managed to bring together illustrious names like Alejandro Tabilo, Jaume Munar, or Matteo Berrettini. A great spectacle and fierce competition for the title are expected among high-level players.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Este es el impresionante cuadro de la Copa Faulconbridge 2026
Difficult days continue in the office for Matteo Berrettini. The Italian once again succumbed in the early stages in such a special venue as the ATP Rome 2026, this time against Alexei Popyrin (6-2, 6-3), plunging him into a state of mistrust that he detailed later in comments collected by Ubitennis. "It was a horrible day. This sport demands consistency, and with so many ups and downs, it is impossible to achieve long-term results. I did not maintain the intensity that characterizes me. The year started in a certain way, but the only way to move forward is by accepting these types of defeats. It's a shame it had to happen in Rome, but you can't choose," pointed out the Italian, who will face Roland Garros with many doubts in his tennis.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Berrettini continúa con su calvario: "Con tantos altibajos es imposible tener resultados"
An exciting day of tennis was experienced at the ATP Challenger 175 Valencia 2026, with the debut of one of the main attractions of the tournament, Matteo Berrettini. The Italian won 6-4 6-2 against Daniel, while another protagonist was Roberto Bautista, who defeated Pedro Martínez 6-3 6-1. Dani Mérida, however, couldn't maintain his good form and fell to Kovacevic by 3-6 7-5 6-2.
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Matteo Berrettini not only had to deal with his defeat against Alexei Popyrin, who beat him 6-2, 6-3, but also had to cope with the controversial decision of the umpire Aurelie Tourte. During a rally in the match, the Australian's racket vibration dampener flew off, leading Tourte to call a let just as Popyrin's shot was leaving. The point had to be replayed. However, the Italian could not believe the decision because, according to him, a point should never be replayed when a vibration dampener falls on the court. Even Popyrin was surprised and admitted he would have given the point to the Roman.
Vibration dampener woke up and chose drama#IBI26 pic.twitter.com/5inxhdySse
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 7, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Berrettini no daba crédito: la juez árbitro obligó a repetir el punto tras saltar el antivibrador de Popyrin
Total artillery is looming tomorrow at the WTA Roma 2026, thanks to the debut of several top contenders for the title on the first day of the competition's second round. The Italian tournament saved the card of Aryna Sabalenka for the last match of the day; the Belarusian will debut no earlier than 8:30 PM against Barbora Krejcikova, a high-profile encounter between Grand Slam champions. In the day session, Jasmine Paolini and Coco Gauff will make their debuts; as for the Spaniards, Dani Mérida will debut in the first match on Court 2 against Basilashvili (11:00), Pablo Llamas will appear in the third match on the same court, while Cristina Bucsa (first match) and Roberto Bautista (third match) will play on the third most important court, the SuperTennis Arena.
Rome ATP Masters 1000 Order of play - Thursday, May 07, 2026 pic.twitter.com/CZDvJ4bqGj
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) May 6, 2026
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The path of Matteo Berrettini has been so thorny that, despite being only 30 years old, he himself feels "old" within the world of tennis. He stated this before the ATP Rome 2026, aware that a change of mindset is necessary to start winning again. "I would like to be young again to not have a thousand thoughts in my head. I would remind myself to think less, pay more attention to my instincts: I would like to recapture the instincts of my youth... I feel a bit old in tennis. I have changed; I care about training and achieving great results... but before I achieved them without thinking about it, without having that ambition and only thinking about it", expressed Matteo, who seeks more tranquility and will debut against Alexei Popyrin at home.
ATP Rome, Berrettini: "In terms of tennis, I feel a bit old. I would like to regain the carefreeness of the past"https://t.co/1YjvTR2AGr
— Ubitennis (@Ubitennis) May 5, 2026
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The tennis world, particularly Italian sports, is paying homage to the figure of Jannik Sinner. What the San Candido native is achieving, winning five consecutive Masters 1000 titles, is leaving many speechless. One of them is Matteo Berrettini, who found himself at a loss for words: "From the outside, I can't even explain it. No one has ever done this in the history of the world. We have run out of words to describe what he is doing, and how 'easily' he seems to be doing it. It is impressive and fills us all with pride," stated the 30-year-old tennis player in comments reported by Sky Sports.
Berrettini: "What Sinner is doing is impressive, the words have run out." VIDEO#SkySport #SkyTennis https://t.co/7H0YFE4NWu
— skysport (@SkySport) May 4, 2026
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The Italian tennis player speaks to Punto de Break from the Faulconbridge Cup in Valencia: "Over time, I realized how important it is to enjoy this career."
An exciting day of tennis was experienced at the ATP Challenger 175 Valencia 2026, with the debut of one of the main attractions of the tournament, Matteo Berrettini. The Italian won 6-4 6-2 against Daniel, while another protagonist was Roberto Bautista, who defeated Pedro Martínez 6-3 6-1. Dani Mérida, however, couldn't maintain his good form and fell to Kovacevic by 3-6 7-5 6-2.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Challenger Valencia 2026: Berrettini y Bautista vencen, Mérida cae
Exciting week ahead with the dispute of the ATP Challenger 175 Valencia 2026, a tournament of great magnitude that has managed to bring together illustrious names like Alejandro Tabilo, Jaume Munar, or Matteo Berrettini. A great spectacle and fierce competition for the title are expected among high-level players.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Este es el impresionante cuadro de la Copa Faulconbridge 2026
Matteo Berrettini not only had to deal with his defeat against Alexei Popyrin, who beat him 6-2, 6-3, but also had to cope with the controversial decision of the umpire Aurelie Tourte. During a rally in the match, the Australian's racket vibration dampener flew off, leading Tourte to call a let just as Popyrin's shot was leaving. The point had to be replayed. However, the Italian could not believe the decision because, according to him, a point should never be replayed when a vibration dampener falls on the court. Even Popyrin was surprised and admitted he would have given the point to the Roman.
Vibration dampener woke up and chose drama#IBI26 pic.twitter.com/5inxhdySse
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 7, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Berrettini no daba crédito: la juez árbitro obligó a repetir el punto tras saltar el antivibrador de Popyrin
Difficult days continue in the office for Matteo Berrettini. The Italian once again succumbed in the early stages in such a special venue as the ATP Rome 2026, this time against Alexei Popyrin (6-2, 6-3), plunging him into a state of mistrust that he detailed later in comments collected by Ubitennis. "It was a horrible day. This sport demands consistency, and with so many ups and downs, it is impossible to achieve long-term results. I did not maintain the intensity that characterizes me. The year started in a certain way, but the only way to move forward is by accepting these types of defeats. It's a shame it had to happen in Rome, but you can't choose," pointed out the Italian, who will face Roland Garros with many doubts in his tennis.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Berrettini continúa con su calvario: "Con tantos altibajos es imposible tener resultados"
Total artillery is looming tomorrow at the WTA Roma 2026, thanks to the debut of several top contenders for the title on the first day of the competition's second round. The Italian tournament saved the card of Aryna Sabalenka for the last match of the day; the Belarusian will debut no earlier than 8:30 PM against Barbora Krejcikova, a high-profile encounter between Grand Slam champions. In the day session, Jasmine Paolini and Coco Gauff will make their debuts; as for the Spaniards, Dani Mérida will debut in the first match on Court 2 against Basilashvili (11:00), Pablo Llamas will appear in the third match on the same court, while Cristina Bucsa (first match) and Roberto Bautista (third match) will play on the third most important court, the SuperTennis Arena.
Rome ATP Masters 1000 Order of play - Thursday, May 07, 2026 pic.twitter.com/CZDvJ4bqGj
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) May 6, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego jueves 7 de mayo en el torneo de Roma: Sabalenka debuta en horario estelar
The path of Matteo Berrettini has been so thorny that, despite being only 30 years old, he himself feels "old" within the world of tennis. He stated this before the ATP Rome 2026, aware that a change of mindset is necessary to start winning again. "I would like to be young again to not have a thousand thoughts in my head. I would remind myself to think less, pay more attention to my instincts: I would like to recapture the instincts of my youth... I feel a bit old in tennis. I have changed; I care about training and achieving great results... but before I achieved them without thinking about it, without having that ambition and only thinking about it", expressed Matteo, who seeks more tranquility and will debut against Alexei Popyrin at home.
ATP Rome, Berrettini: "In terms of tennis, I feel a bit old. I would like to regain the carefreeness of the past"https://t.co/1YjvTR2AGr
— Ubitennis (@Ubitennis) May 5, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Berrettini: "Me siento un poco viejo en el tenis, me gustaría ser tan instintivo como en mi juventud"
The tennis world, particularly Italian sports, is paying homage to the figure of Jannik Sinner. What the San Candido native is achieving, winning five consecutive Masters 1000 titles, is leaving many speechless. One of them is Matteo Berrettini, who found himself at a loss for words: "From the outside, I can't even explain it. No one has ever done this in the history of the world. We have run out of words to describe what he is doing, and how 'easily' he seems to be doing it. It is impressive and fills us all with pride," stated the 30-year-old tennis player in comments reported by Sky Sports.
Berrettini: "What Sinner is doing is impressive, the words have run out." VIDEO#SkySport #SkyTennis https://t.co/7H0YFE4NWu
— skysport (@SkySport) May 4, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Berrettini se rinde a Sinner: "Ni siquiera puedo explicarlo, se nos han acabado las palabras para describir lo que está haciendo"
The ATP Challenger Valencia 2026 will experience a very special edition this season, being for the first time an event of the highest category in the Challenger circuit and taking place during the second week of the Rome Masters 1000. These are very compelling reasons for the player list to be the best in its history: the names are incredible, starting with a Masters 1000 champion such as Jakub Mensik and continuing with recognized players like Matteo Berrettini, Alejandro Tabilo, Mariano Navone, and Roberto Bautista. Are you going to miss it?
🎾 The Faulconbridge Cup comes to Valencia
— Faulconbridge Cup (@copafbvalencia) April 21, 2026
🏆Super Challenger 175
📅 May 11–17
📍 Valencia Tennis Club
🎟️ https://t.co/yfOMTRp9v8
Berrettini, Bautista, Mensik, Carreño, Munar, Tabilo, Pedro Martínez…
See you on the court 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/5AcWEFKDFa
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Strong words from Matteo Berrettini given to Ubitennis after being clearly defeated by Joao Fonseca in the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2026. The Italian tennis player was asked about his impressions regarding the young Brazilian, and his words are telling. "At his age, I wasn't even playing Futures and he's already among the top 40, has won an ATP 500... When I think about how much I've improved since I was 19 and see him... He has incredible potential. He's a flawless player. I believe he will become the third member of the Big 3. I don't know if he will win 3, 5, 10, or 20 Grand Slams, but he will compete for everything with Sinner and Alcaraz," he explained.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Berrettini se rinde a Fonseca: "No tiene defectos, puede competir por todo con Sinner y Alcaraz"