After both suffering injury setbacks, Matteo Berrettini was inspired by his friend Jannik Sinner’s epic 5-set comeback win at the Australian Open. Berrettini now aims to emulate his Italian compatriot’s resilience as they chase tennis glory.
Following his own early Australian Open exit due to an injured hand, Berrettini hailed Sinner’s first round heroics Down Under as “a miracle.” After tweaking his ankle, Sinner stared down match point to pull off an incredible recovery.
“What Jannik did shows the fire within him. It’s exactly what I need to learn from,” said Berrettini. He emphasized absorbing Sinner’s refuse-to-lose attitude to fuel his own comeback this season.
While Sinner has surged ahead as Italy’s top gun, Berrettini remains driven to restore his top-tier form. “We are pursuing the same dream to bring pride to Italy,” said Berrettini. He relishes having a partner in that journey.
Much like Sinner, Berrettini knows battling through adversity shapes champions. If he can mirror his countryman’s resilient mindset, Berrettini believes greater triumphs await.
Jannik Sinner has set a shining example of perseverance for Berrettini. By embracing that same intense passion to reach new heights, Berrettini aims to author his own comeback story and reignite Italy’s tennis glory. Just like his good friend, Matteo Berrettini’s best tennis still lies ahead.
