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Do you think Matteo Berrettini's candidness about his love life helps or hurts his public image?

After his break up with the Italian supermodel Melissa Satta, Matteo Berrettini’s love life is under the spotlight again with speculations about his new girlfriend. But as the suspense started to roll, the ATP star surprised everyone with an interesting response in an interview recently. Did he reveal anything about his current relationship status? Let’s find out.

Berrettini had an average run in the 2024 US Open. He was defeated in the second round by the tournament’s eventual finalist Taylor Fritz. While his performance concerned his supporters, many wondered if it was because of his recent breakup that the Italian star struggled in the tournament.

Berrettini’s performance has been average throughout the year as he has won only two titles: the Grand Prix Hassan II and the Swiss Open. But it doesn’t seem to have taken its toll on the 28-year-old as he looked cheerful in a recent interview where he answered the questions of two little fans. A fan page of the ATP star shared a clip on X, in which the kids could be seen questioning Berrettini about his life and career.

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While most of the questions were related to Berrettini’s routine, one question caught the audience by surprise. It was whether the Italian player was in a relationship or not. The little girl told Berrettini that she didn’t want to know the answer, but all the Mexican women, including her mom’s friends, wanted to know. Berrettini couldn’t control his laughter, as he adorably responded to the little girl, saying “I don’t think it’s all the women, it’s impossible.”

The little girl also told Berrettini that her mother’s friends had asked her to say “hi” to the ATP star. The Italian expressed his delight upon hearing that and left a warm greeting for the ladies with his admirable charm. But answering the original question, he made it clear that he didn’t have a girlfriend.

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While it made things clear about Berrettini’s current relationship status, the way he answered the kids’ questions also highlighted what a humble human being he is. After his separation from his former girlfriend, Berrettini recently revealed his professional goals as well.

Matteo Berrettini wants to “enjoy tennis again”

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In an interview with an Italian newspaper Ia Repubblica, Berrettini revealed his separation from the supermodel Melissa Satta. “Melissa Satta and I are no longer together. What I can say is that we had a beautiful, intense relationship, we have great respect for each other. I won’t go beyond this, I don’t like sharing my private life too much,” the ATP star said.

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Talking about Berrettini’s professional life, he suffered injuries throughout last year. The Italian withdrew from the Australian Open this year as well due to a foot injury. As a result, he has slipped in the ATP rankings majorly and now requires to play qualifiers for major tournaments. However, he is looking to bounce back. “I’m focusing on my return to the court. The past few months have been complicated. I want to enjoy tennis again,” Berrettini said.

While Berrettini has suffered many ups and downs in his career recently, he is fueled to shine on the court again. And if he persists with a positive frame of mind, success won’t be too far away. What do you think about Berrettini’s future prospects? Let us know in the comments.