Berrettini’s love letter to tennis
“It wasn’t love at first sight, but now you are part of my life,” wrote the Italian in his letter on the ATP website, where he remembers the difficult beginnings, the tough defeats and the opportunity that tennis gave him to discover new friendships that changed his life on and off the court.
“My whole family brought me to you, You are something that we carry in our blood. I bought my first racket when I was three years old, but I remember that it wasn’t love at first sight and I stopped playing. To start playing again. at eight years old, away from my brother… And since then you have become part of my life.” This is how Matteo Berrettini’s message to tennis begins.
The Roman speaks about his “love” in an emotional message for the “Love Letter to Tennis” series on the ATP website. “In 2017, in Rome, my home tournament, I was defeated by Fabio Fognini – remembers Berrettini – and you dealt me a hard blow. But at the same time I felt great emotions and discovered that I wanted more. The rest is history.”
“You taught me to be resilient, to keep fighting, to trust the people you work with,” added the Italian, in an activity “that is not only sport,” but also the opportunity to “meet new people, make new friends.” “. Almost like family people. I was lucky to meet some of them who changed my life on and off the field.” “After all these years I think I know you now and it will be nice to see what the future holds for us.”
