SUMMARY
- Matteo Berrettini and Melissa Satta became the power couple of the tennis world since they began dating in 2023.
- If rumors are to be believed, there might be trouble in paradise for the lovebirds.
Tennis players are well familiar with the concept of love on and off the court. February holds a special meaning, and many go out of their way to make Valentine’s Day special for their partners. However, it seems that Italian star Matteo Berrettini might end up spending the day on his own. If rumors are to be believed, there is trouble in paradise for Matteo and his girlfriend, Melissa Satta.
Berrettini and Satta quickly became the power couple in the tennis world. Satta, a well-known TV personality, and Matteo, a Wimbledon finalist, were in for a whirlwind romance. They began dating sometime in January 2023, and their love story gripped everyone. The grapevine suggests that they might have, or are on their way to, an eventual breakup.
There are several clues to back up the rumors of their split. The Italian gossip expert, Pirrota, claimed that Berrettini and Satta would not be spending Valentine’s Day together.
“I have a bowler hat on a famous couple, the scoop is on an Aries who is in crisis with his girlfriend. I’m saying, Matteo Berrettini, who is in crisis with Melissa Satta. Let’s see if they will make it to Valentine’s Day,” he said (via TennisUpToDate).
Neither Berrettini nor Satta have been spotted together for a while, which has added fuel to the rumors. Matteo is currently in Monte Carlo, and Melissa is in Saint-Moritz with her friends. Her son, Maddox, did not accompany her.
Matteo Berrettini did not have the best luck in the 2023 season. He spent the majority of the year recovering from injuries, capping off last season with a record of 12-11. He hopes to improve this year and stay out of the clutches of injuries.
Why is Matteo Berretini not playing tennis?
Berrettini’s injury woes followed him down under, and he withdrew from the Australian Open due to a foot injury. He was set to take on Stefanos Tsitsipas before he decided to withdraw. Zizou Bergs replaced him in the main draw in Melbourne.
The Italian player is training hard in Monte Carlo to get back into shape and in the midst of tennis action on the tour. He last played at the US Open in 2023, when he pulled out of the major in the second round.
Matteo Berrettini let out a scream after he got injured at the US Open.
He laid there for a moment & then just yelled at the top of his lungs.
There was obviously physical pain in this scream.
But also a ton of emotional pain as well.
Awful. 💔
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 1, 2023
If Matteo’s body cooperates, he will play the Sunshine Doubles, the Indian Wells, and the Miami Open in March. He will be itching to make a comeback, as his ranking has suffered tremendously. Berrettini has fallen out of the top 100 and occupies the 125th spot currently.
Matteo Berrettini did not have the best season in 2023, as he had to grapple with several injuries. With his relationship possibly headed for a breakup, he can always fall back on tennis to see him through the hard times.