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Matteo Berrettini

Berrettini at the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters
Country (sports)	Italy
Residence	Monte Carlo, Monaco
Born	(1996-04-12) 12 April 1996 (age 29) Rome, Italy
Height	1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Turned pro	2015
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Vincenzo Santopadre (2011-Oct 2023) Francisco Roig (Dec 2023-Oct 2024)
Prize money	US $12,464,502
Singles
Career record	189–100 (65.4% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles	10
Highest ranking	No. 6 (31 January 2022)
Current ranking	No. 35 (6 January 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	SF (2022)
French Open	QF (2021)
Wimbledon	F (2021)
US Open	SF (2019)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	RR (2019, 2021)
Doubles
Career record	23–23 (50% in ATP Tour and Grand Slam main draw matches, and in Davis Cup)
Career titles	2
Highest ranking	No. 105 (22 July 2019)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian Open	1R (2019)
French Open	2R (2019)
Wimbledon	1R (2018)
US Open	2R (2018)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	W (2024) Record: 5–4 (55.56%)

Matteo Berrettini (born 12 April 1996) is a professional tennis player from Italy. He has been ranked as high as world No. 6 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). He reached this high ranking in January 2022. He has also been ranked No. 105 in doubles.

Matteo has won ten singles titles and two doubles titles on the ATP Tour. His best performance at a major tournament was reaching the singles final of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships. He is the first man born in the 1990s and the first Italian man to reach the quarterfinals or better at all four major tennis tournaments. Berrettini was also part of the Italy Davis Cup team that won the 2024 Davis Cup, winning all his matches in that competition.

Matteo turned professional in 2015. He is known for his powerful and aggressive playing style. He is very tall at 1.96 meters (6 feet 5 inches). He has one of the fastest serves on the tour and uses a strong forehand to control the game. He also uses a backhand slice to keep the ball low for his opponents. This makes him a versatile player on all types of tennis courts.

Early Career and Junior Years

Matteo Berrettini started playing junior tennis in May 2011 when he was 15 years old. He won 6 singles titles during his junior career. Five of these wins were on clay courts and one was on a hard court. He reached a career-high junior ranking of world No. 52. Overall, he won 84 matches and lost 30 in his junior career.

First Steps in Professional Tennis

Berrettini made his first appearance in an ATP main draw tournament at the Italian Open. He received a special entry, called a wildcard, but lost in the first round.

Rising Through the Ranks

2018: Winning His First Title

In 2018, Berrettini qualified for the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. He earned his first win on the main tour there. He also played in his first Grand Slam tournament, the Australian Open, as a lucky loser.

Later that year, at the Swiss Open Gstaad, Berrettini won his first ATP singles title. He beat Roberto Bautista Agut in the final. He also won his first ATP doubles title at the same event with his partner Daniele Bracciali.

2019: Reaching a Major Semifinal and Top 10

Berrettini at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships

Matteo continued to improve in 2019. He won his second ATP singles title at the Hungarian Open. The next week, he reached another final. At the Italian Open, he defeated Alexander Zverev, which was his first win against a top-5 player.

He then won his third singles title on grass at the Stuttgart Open. He did not lose his serve during the entire tournament! This made him one of only five players since 1999 to win two tournaments without dropping serve. After this, he entered the top 20 rankings.

At Wimbledon, Berrettini reached the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time. He then lost to the great Roger Federer.

Berrettini reached his first major quarterfinal at the US Open. He then won a tough five-set match to become the first Italian man to reach the US Open semifinals since 1977. His great run ended against Rafael Nadal.

He continued his strong performance, reaching the semifinals at the Shanghai Masters. He beat Dominic Thiem, which was his second win against a top-5 player. Another semifinal appearance helped him break into the top ten rankings. As world number 8, he earned a spot in the 2019 ATP Finals. He became the first Italian man to win a match at this event by defeating Dominic Thiem.

2020: Challenges and Consistency

Matteo had some physical problems at the start of 2020. He reached the fourth round of the US Open without losing a set. He then lost to Andrey Rublev.

He reached the quarterfinals in Rome for the first time. Despite some challenges, Berrettini finished the year in the top 10 for the second year in a row.

2021: Reaching the Wimbledon Final

Berrettini in 2021

Berrettini helped Italy reach the final of the 2021 ATP Cup. At the Australian Open, he reached the fourth round but had to stop playing due to an injury.

He returned to play in April and won his first singles title in over a year at the Serbia Open. In May, he reached his first Masters 1000 final at the Madrid Open.

At the French Open, Berrettini became the first Italian man to reach the fourth round at all four major tournaments. He reached his second major quarterfinal.

On June 20, Berrettini won the biggest title of his career at the Queen's Club Championships. He became the first Italian to win this title.

At the Wimbledon Championships, Berrettini reached his first Wimbledon semifinal. He then made it to his first major final, becoming the first Italian man to reach a Wimbledon singles final. He lost the final to Novak Djokovic.

At the US Open, Berrettini reached the quarterfinals again. He had to withdraw from the ATP Finals due to an abdominal injury.

2022: Australian Open Semifinal and World No. 6

At the Australian Open, Berrettini reached the quarterfinals for the first time. He became the first man born in the 1990s and the first Italian man to reach the quarterfinals at all four major tournaments. By winning his next match, he became the first Italian man to reach the singles semifinals at the Australian Open. This amazing run helped him reach a career-high ranking of world No. 6.

He later had surgery on his right hand, which made him miss several tournaments. Berrettini returned for the grass court season and won the Stuttgart Open and his second title at the Queen's Club Championships.

He had to withdraw from 2022 Wimbledon Championships after testing positive for COVID-19. At the US Open, he reached the quarterfinals.

2023: Injuries and Comeback Preparations

Berrettini started 2023 at the United Cup, helping Team Italy reach the final. He then played the Australian Open, losing a very close five-set match to Andy Murray.

He faced several injuries throughout 2023, which caused him to miss many tournaments, including the 2023 French Open and the Queen's Club Championships. He did reach the fourth round at Wimbledon. He ended his season early due to another injury at the US Open.

2024: Strong Comeback and More Titles

Berrettini started 2024 by withdrawing from the 2024 Australian Open due to a foot injury. He announced his return to competition in March after six months away. He reached the final of the Phoenix Challenger.

Using a special ranking, he entered the 2024 Grand Prix Hassan II and reached his first final since 2022. He won his fourth clay court title there. This win helped him move back into the top 100 rankings.

He then won his second title at the Swiss Open in Gstaad. He followed this up by winning back-to-back titles at the 2024 Generali Open Kitzbühel.

Playing Style

Berrettini's backhand

Matteo Berrettini is an aggressive tennis player. He is known for his powerful serve and forehand. His forehand is his main weapon, famous for its speed, spin, and depth. He can serve up to 235 km/h (146 mph) (about 146 mph). His favorite surface to play on is grass.

Because of his strong build, some experts have compared him to a rugby player. He likes to play quick points and hit winning shots. He also uses his net game to finish points. His powerful serves and forehands have led to comparisons with players like Fernando González and Juan Martín del Potro.

Even though his backhand is not as strong, he uses a special "blocked return" and a backhand slice. This helps him control the ball and set up his powerful forehands. He is also good at hitting dropshots to surprise his opponents.

His main weaknesses are his defensive game and sometimes his consistency. He can struggle when opponents put a lot of pressure on him, especially on his backhand side.

Personal Life

Matteo Berrettini was born in Rome, Italy, to Luca Berrettini and Claudia Bigo. He has a younger brother named Jacopo, who also plays tennis. Matteo has some Brazilian family background through his grandmother.

Television and Film Appearances

Berrettini has appeared in the tennis TV series Break Point on Netflix. He also appeared in the documentary film Federer: Twelve Final Days, which is about Roger Federer's last tournament.

In August 2023, he was featured in a campaign for the fashion brand Hugo Boss.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Performance Timeline

Current through the 2025 Australian Open.

Grand Slam Tournament Finals

Singles: 1 (1 Runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2021	Wimbledon	Grass	Novak Djokovic	7–6(7–4), 4–6, 4–6, 3–6

Masters 1000 Tournament Finals

Singles: 1 (1 Runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2021	Madrid Open	Clay	Alexander Zverev	7–6(10–8), 4–6, 3–6

Awards and Honours

Matteo Berrettini has received special awards for his achievements:

Professional Awards

• ATP Most Improved Player – 2019
• ATP Comeback Player of the Year – 2024

Orders

• 
  CONI Golden Collar of Sports Merit (Collare d'Oro al Merito Sportivo) – 2024

See Also

In Spanish: Matteo Berrettini para niños

• Matteo Berrettini career statistics
• Italian players best ranking
• Tennis in Italy