Biography
Matteo Berrettini is an Italian tennis player. Berrettini has a career high ATP singles ranking of world No. 8, achieved on 4 November 2019, and a career high ATP doubles ranking of world No. 105, achieved on 22 July 2019.
Tennis career in 2017: ATP main draw debut
Berrettini made his ATP main draw debut at the Italian Open after earning a wildcard in the pre-qualifying wildcard tournament. Further, he was the top seed in the eight man Italian field competing for the final spot in the inaugural Next Generation ATP Finals in Milan. He lost to Filippo Baldi in straight sets.
Tennis Career 2018: First ATP title
At the Swiss Open Gstaad, Berrettini won his first ATP title, defeating Roberto Bautista Agut in the final. Moreover, he also won his first ATP doubles title at the same event, partnering Daniele Bracciali.
Playing style
Berrettini is an aggressive all-court player known for his strong serve and forehand. Likewise, his primary weapon is his forehand, known for its immense speed, spin and depth. He also possesses a strong serve, capable of reaching up to 230km/h. Moreover, Berrettini focuses on setting up quick points and hitting winners with aggressive play and putting pressure on his opponent. Similarly, his aggressive game grounded in huge serves and forehands have led to many comparing him to Fernando Gonzalez and Juan Martin Del Potro.
Personal life
Similarly, born in Rome to Luca and Claudia Bigo, Matteo Berrettini has a younger brother, Jacopo, also a tennis player. His maternal grandmother Lucia Fogaça is a Brazilian from Rio de Janeiro. Likewise, his paternal grandfather is from Florence. He is in a relationship with Australian tennis player Ajla Tomljanović.
Overview
- Full Name: Matteo Berrettini
- Date of Birth: April 12, 1996
- Age: 23 years
- Birth Place: Rome, Italy
- Height: 1.96 m
- Weight: 90 kg
- Residence: Rome, Italy
- Coach: Vincenzo Santopadre
- Tour Finals: RR (since 2019)
- Turned pro: 2015
- Plays: Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
- Coach: Vincenzo Santopadre
- Prize money: $3,580,862
- Country (sports): Italy
- Net Worth: N/A
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