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"It cannot continue like this," says Bertolucci about the Davis Cup

26/11/2025 08:03 - Clément Gehl

The current Davis Cup format continues to receive many criticisms in the tennis world. Paolo Bertolucci, although satisfied with Italy's victory, believes changes are urgent.

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Bertolucci on the Alcaraz-Sinner Final: "It Was Violent"

18/11/2025 08:52 - Arthur Millot

At home, Jannik Sinner dominated Carlos Alcaraz in a final described as "violent and ferocious" by Paolo Bertolucci. In Turin, Sinner won one of the chapters of a rivalry that has become essential fo...

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Bertolucci: "Sinner and Alcaraz Represent Two Different but Complementary Playing Philosophies"

04/11/2025 07:18 - Arthur Millot

There are rivalries that redefine a generation. The one between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz is already one of them. Paolo Bertolucci, a former Italian champion and consultant, discussed this duel...

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Bertolucci: "I had never seen Alcaraz so upset"

30/10/2025 18:20 - Arthur Millot

On Monday, world number one Carlos Alcaraz delivered one of the season's biggest surprises in Paris. Facing Britain's Cameron Norrie in his opening match, the young Spanish prodigy was defeated (4-6, ...

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Bertolucci defends Sinner: "Grand Slams matter, the rest is just a side dish"

21/10/2025 12:47 - Arthur Millot

Former Italian player Bertolucci has defended Jannik Sinner's controversial withdrawal from the Davis Cup finals in November. The announcement of Jannik Sinner's withdrawal from the 2025 Davis Cup fi...

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Bertolucci takes aim at Sinner: "One time it's cramps, another time it's the stomach"

15/10/2025 16:47 - Arthur Millot

Paolo Bertolucci, former world No. 12 and respected voice of Italian tennis, has criticized his compatriot Jannik Sinner. Appearing on Sky Sport Italia, he commented on the latter's withdrawal in Shan...

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The players are greedy," Bertolucci says about the Shanghai tournament

07/10/2025 12:22 - Clément Gehl

Paolo Bertolucci, former Italian player, spoke about the numerous withdrawals at the Shanghai Masters 1000 for the newspaper La Repubblica. According to him, players should more easily skip tournamen...

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"They don't understand that in sports, you win and you lose," Bertolucci responds to Sinner's critics

09/09/2025 07:31 - Arthur Millot

On the podcast "La Telefonata," former Italian player Paolo Bertolucci addressed the criticism surrounding former world number one Sinner. After losing the US Open final to Alcaraz, many fans had crit...

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I don't remember seeing two players so dominant," says Bertolucci about Sinner and Alcaraz

07/09/2025 07:53 - Clément Gehl

Paolo Bertolucci, former Italian tennis player, spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport about Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. In his view, there is a significant class gap between these two players and the...

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I don't remember seeing two players so dominant,

"Except for Sinner and Alcaraz, the level is weak," Bertolucci not gentle on the progress of the US Open

03/09/2025 22:12 - Jules Hypolite

The US Open is nearing its conclusion with the final women's and men's quarterfinals being played this Wednesday. On the men's side, the top favorites Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have not been s...

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Fritz, Rune, and Djokovic are only formidable in three sets against them," Bertolucci's reaction to the potential paths of Alcaraz and Sinner at the US Open

22/08/2025 15:54 - Arthur Millot

Known for his outspokenness, Italian tennis legend Paolo Bertolucci reacted to the men's draw of the US Open. According to him, although the draw is quite balanced, it is still unlikely that we will s...

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Fritz, Rune, and Djokovic are only formidable in three sets against them,

A frenetic pace would take away many options from Carlos," Bertolucci shares his analysis on the Sinner vs. Alcaraz final in Cincinnati

18/08/2025 17:19 - Jules Hypolite

In a few hours, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will face off for the fourteenth time in their careers and the fourth time this year in a tournament final. In Cincinnati, where neither player has ...

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A frenetic pace would take away many options from Carlos,

The specter of having to end his career could also take shape," Bertolucci unfiltered with Berrettini

31/07/2025 18:46 - Arthur Millot

In an interview shared by Tennis World Italia, former player Paolo Bertolucci did not mince words regarding the situation of his compatriot Matteo Berrettini. According to him, the scenario of an earl...

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The specter of having to end his career could also take shape,

Talented players are a bit more confused," Bertolucci analyzes Musetti's performance against Alcaraz

07/06/2025 12:05 - Arthur Millot

After a very solid start to the match, winning the first set against Alcaraz in the Roland-Garros semifinals, Musetti gradually lost his rhythm as the match progressed until he retired in the fourth s...

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Talented players are a bit more confused,

Instead of saving his energy, he plays doubles to give his brother a gift?", Bertolucci questions Berrettini's injury

21/05/2025 12:48 - Arthur Millot

Absent for 4 years, Berrettini made his return at home in Rome. While his start was rather successful with a win against Fearnley, the Italian had to withdraw against Ruud in the next round due to an ...

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Instead of saving his energy, he plays doubles to give his brother a gift?

Bertolucci Optimistic About Sinner's Return: "I’m Sure He’ll Have Had a Splendid Preparation"

03/05/2025 13:25 - Arthur Millot

After three months without competition, Sinner will make his comeback at home in Italy during the Rome Masters 1000. Still the world number one, the 23-year-old player has been training intensively to...

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Bertolucci Optimistic About Sinner's Return:

Bertolucci Unfiltered on the Competition: "Sinner Can Sleep Soundly"

29/04/2025 07:10 - Arthur Millot

For many, Sinner's absence should have boosted the performances of other players on the tour. However, the reality was quite different, as Alcaraz and Zverev, among others, failed to fully capitalize ...

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Bertolucci Unfiltered on the Competition:

Bertolucci on Sinner's Return to Competition in Rome: "We'll Have to See the Draw and How He Handles the Pressure of Playing at Home"

28/04/2025 22:43 - Jules Hypolite

Just over ten days left before we see Jannik Sinner make his return to the ATP Tour. Fortunately, the world No. 1 will make his comeback in his home country at the Rome Masters 1000, a tournament he m...

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Bertolucci on Sinner's Return to Competition in Rome:

Bertolucci Calls Out Pellegrini After Her Comments on Sinner: "She Said Nonsensical and Absurd Things"

26/04/2025 07:04 - Adrien Guyot

In recent weeks, professional swimmer Federica Pellegrini has been highly critical of the doping case involving Jannik Sinner. The world No. 1 is currently suspended for three months due to neglige...

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Bertolucci Calls Out Pellegrini After Her Comments on Sinner:

Bertolucci analyzes the race for the world No. 1 spot: "Sinner's return will silence everyone"

08/04/2025 10:15 - Arthur Millot

The former world No. 12, Bertolucci, weighed in on the competition for the top rankings. While Zverev recently claimed he is among the contenders, the Italian disagrees: "Zverev? He's had 6 or 7 to...

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Bertolucci analyzes the race for the world No. 1 spot:

Bertolucci on Sinner: "Italy has always had good players, but all that was missing was the diamond in the rough".

09/01/2025 11:01 - Adrien Guyot

Jannik Sinner starts the year as world number 1 and the man to beat at the Australian Open. Defending champion in Melbourne, the Italian began his excellent 2024 season with a first Grand Slam title ...

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Bertolucci sees no competition for Sinner: "Today, the only one who can counter him is Alcaraz".

21/12/2024 12:11 - Adrien Guyot

Paolo Bertolucci admires Jannik Sinner. The former Italian tennis player was so impressed by the world number 1's 2024 season that he doesn't see many players capable of thwarting Sinner's plans over...

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Bertolucci sees no competition for Sinner:

Bertolucci expects even more from Musetti: "This year he could have aimed higher".

19/12/2024 09:51 - Adrien Guyot

Lorenzo Musetti had a solid year on the ATP circuit in 2024. Currently ranked 17th in the world, the 22-year-old Italian has contested three finals on three different surfaces (Queen's, Umag, Chengdu...

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Bertolucci expects even more from Musetti:

Bertolucci's assessment of Medvedev: "He doesn't notice that others are advancing while he is regressing".

12/12/2024 08:34 - Adrien Guyot

Daniil Medvedev hasn't had his best season on the ATP circuit. The Russian, who was a finalist at the Australian Open in early 2024, ended the year without a single title. The world's 5th-ranked play...

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Paolo Bertolucci : "Mentalement, Alcaraz est à des années lumières de Sinner".

03/02/2024 15:15 - AFP

Dans une interview donnée au site italien Fanpage, Paolo Bertolucci, ancien joueur de tennis italien et consultant pour Sky est revenu sur la victoire de Jannik Sinner à l'Open d'Australie de 2024. L'...

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