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

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 early retirement could be conceivable.

"It's true that his career has suffered multiple interruptions due to recurring physical issues, but the latter part of last season seemed to have given us back a fit and confident player regarding his abilities. Instead, the reality, unfortunately, turned out to be very different from what we had hoped for.

After missing virtually all the recent months of this 2025 season, the feeling is that the young man has problems that go beyond physical ones. The specter of having to end his career prematurely could also take shape.

It would be a significant loss for Italian tennis, which has always valued the player for his successes, his attitude on and off the court, and the deep attachment he has always shown toward the blue jersey. That he is not at ease can also be inferred from the continuous changes in coaches and team members, hired and let go in a short time.