Matteo Berrettini has weathered the storm, navigating both the peaks and valleys of his life over the past five years. Amidst the challenges of maintaining a consistent performance on the court and managing personal struggles, the Italian player has faced a tumultuous journey. As he competes in the US Open, Berrettini opened up about his experiences, describing how life has felt both personally and professionally in the last few years.

While Matteo Berrettini tries to regain his peak form, his struggles have been compounded by a significant injury. After suffering a partial ligament rupture during his second-round match at the previous US Open, the Italian admitted to enduring a particularly challenging period. Talking to the press ahead of the US Open, he talked about how he has seen different phases, including his past breakups.

Over the past five years, Berrettini has navigated the complexities of two significant breakups—one with fellow tennis player Ajla Tomljanovic and the other with media personality Melissa Satta. “Maybe five years of a career aren’t many, but I’ve experienced everything, both beautiful and less beautiful things. I’ve grown a lot as a person; I’m not the same as I was five seasons ago—I’ve evolved, matured, and improved,” Berrettini was quoted as saying by Punto de Break.

Further, he added, “I don’t know if I’m in a better or worse chapter, but certainly a different one from the rest of my career. I’m much more aware of what’s happening around me; when I was young, everything was different, now I’m more present in the moment. For me, this victory is very important given everything I went through in the past months.” 

Following four years of dating, Ajla Tomljanovic and Matteo Berrettini announced their split in February 2022. While Tomljanovic did not specify the exact reasons for their split, Tomljanovic noted, “You look for something that will last a lifetime and it wasn’t meant to be. Yeah, it’s just life that still happens even though you’re a professional athlete.” 

Berrettini shared a similar sentiment later, stating, “We broke up because in the end, in life, we have to be happy, and if that is not happening, I think it’s not worth it.” Following his breakup with Ajla Tomljanovic, Berrettini got into a new relationship with Melissa Satta, and the couple went public with their relationship in January 2023.

Previously, Satta shared in an interview with Vanity Fair Italy in May 2023 that she and Berrettini first met in Miami during a dinner with mutual friends. Their connection quickly blossomed, leading to their high-profile relationship.

The public reveal of the relationship with Satta marked a new chapter for Berrettini, however, it didn’t last long, and both of them ended up in a breakup.

Matteo Berrettini dwells on his split with Melissa Satta

Matteo Berrettini revealed his split from Melissa Satta in a statement to The Sun earlier in February. “Melissa Satta and I are no longer together,” he shared, reflecting on their relationship with a sense of respect and gratitude. Further, he added, “What I can say is that we had a beautiful, intense relationship, and we have great respect for each other. I won’t go beyond this; I don’t like sharing my private life too much.”

Berrettini emphasized that there was no particular event that led to their split. “Nothing special happened. I must thank her for this period we lived together very intensely despite all the difficulties of the case,” the Italian concluded.

Berrettini’s breakups have undeniably been challenging, but they have also offered him valuable lessons about life and personal growth. The emotional intensity of his relationships with Ajla Tomljanovic and Melissa Satta has provided him with profound insights into the nature of love, respect, and resilience. Nevertheless, what do you think about Berrettini’s prospects in the US Open 2024? Let us know in the comments below.