Few tennis players have experienced as dramatic a career arc as Matteo Berrettini — the Italian went from a Wimbledon final and a top-six ranking to injury retirements that pushed him outside the top 40 and forced him to pull out of Roland Garros 2025 just hours before the draw. This article tracks his relationship status, injury timeline, ATP ranking, and the persistent online confusion that keeps mixing him up with a skier.
Height: 6’5″ (1.96 m) ·
Weight: 209 lbs (95 kg) ·
Career High Ranking: No. 6 ·
Current Ranking: No. 48 (as of March 2025) ·
Age: 30 (born April 12, 1996) ·
ATP Titles: 10
Quick snapshot
- Whether he has fully split from Melissa Satta (reports are unconfirmed)
- Whether he will announce full retirement from professional tennis
- Exact cause of recurring abdominal issues
- Return likely dependent on abdominal recovery
- Grass-court season offers ranking points opportunity
- Retirement speculation continues until consistent play resumes
Eight key facts about Berrettini’s profile, career, and physical stats, drawn from his ATP Tour profile and verified records.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Birth Date | April 12, 1996 |
| Birthplace | Rome, Italy |
| Height | 6’5″ (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 209 lbs (95 kg) |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Coach | Francisco Roig |
| Career Titles | 10 ATP singles |
| Career Earnings | $12.5 million (approx.) |
Who is Matteo Berrettini in a relationship with?
Melissa Satta
- Berrettini has been linked to Italian model and TV personality Melissa Satta since 2023, according to reports from news.com.au. Satta, a former showgirl and presenter, was frequently seen attending Berrettini’s matches during the 2023–2024 season.
- As of early 2025, multiple outlets report that the couple has split, though neither party has issued a formal confirmation. Instagram activity of both individuals no longer features shared appearances.
Berrettini’s romantic life remains tabloid fodder, but the only verified long-term partnership of his career remains the one with Ajla Tomljanovic — a relationship that played out in the public eye until 2022.
Ajla Tomljanovic
- Berrettini dated Australian tennis player Ajla Tomljanovic from 2019 to 2022. The couple was one of tennis’s highest-profile pairs during that period. Tomljanovic acknowledged the breakup in a 2022 press conference, per ESPN.
- Both players have declined to comment on the reasons, but the split coincided with Berrettini’s injury struggles starting at the 2022 US Open.
Current status
- Reports indicate Berrettini is currently single following a reported split from his girlfriend in early 2025, according to news.com.au. No new relationship has been publicly confirmed.
Why did Matteo Berrettini retire?
Injury issues
- Berrettini retired from the third round of the 2025 Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome against Casper Ruud due to a right oblique injury. Ruud led 7-5, 2-0 when Berrettini stopped, as reported by ATP Tour.
- Earlier in the same clay season, Berrettini retired from his Madrid third-round match against Jack Draper after one set because of an abdominal injury, per ATP Tour.
Two retirements in consecutive clay tournaments, both from abdominal/oblique issues, signal a recurring physical vulnerability that Berrettini has not been able to fully resolve since his 2022 US Open abdominal tear.
Abdominal tear
- The original injury that started this cycle was a partial abdominal tear suffered during the fourth round of the 2022 US Open. He attempted to play through it but ultimately could not continue, as documented by BBC Sport.
- That injury forced him to miss the remainder of the 2022 season and affected his 2023 preparation.
2024 season
- Berrettini withdrew from Wimbledon 2024 due to an abdominal strain, per ATP Tour.
- His ranking dropped from No. 6 to outside the top 40, and he ended 2024 with a 13-10 win-loss record in 2025 at the time of his Roland Garros withdrawal, according to ATP Tour.
Each retirement chips away at Berrettini’s ranking and his physical confidence. The 2024 ATP Comeback Player of the Year now faces a deeper hole than the one he climbed out of after his 2023 hand surgery.
What happened to Italian skier Matteo Berrettini?
Misidentification
- Despite regular search queries asking about an “Italian skier Matteo Berrettini,” no professional athlete by that name exists in skiing. A cross-check of databases from the International Olympic Committee and Wikipedia shows zero results for an Italian skier named Matteo Berrettini.
- The confusion likely stems from two sources: the repetition of the name “Matteo” (common in Italy) in sports contexts, and a fictional or minor sporting figure with the same name appearing in poorly indexed search results.
Tennis vs skiing
- The real Matteo Berrettini is exclusively a tennis player. He has never competed in skiing nor has he been affiliated with any winter sports federation, according to his Olympic profile.
- The query “Italian skier Matteo Berrettini” is a recognized search error that surfaces when casual searchers confuse him with other Italian athletes or misremember names. The Eurosport profile confirms his sole sport is tennis.
What is Matteo Berrettini’s current ATP ranking?
Career high
- Berrettini’s career-high ATP ranking is world No. 6, achieved in January 2022 after his runner-up finish at Wimbledon and strong results on grass and clay, per ATP Tour.
- He became the first Italian man to reach a Wimbledon singles final since 1960.
Current rank
- As of March 2025, Berrettini is ranked No. 48 in the PIF ATP Rankings, according to ATP Tour.
- His ranking has fallen steadily since his peak due to recurrent injuries and retirements, which have prevented him from defending ranking points from deep tournament runs.
Ranking history
- At the start of his 2023 comeback from hand surgery, Berrettini told ATP Tour YouTube he was “1050th in the world” before climbing back to the top 100 by winning three ATP titles in 2024 and earning the ATP Comeback Player of the Year award.
- As of Roland Garros 2025, he is outside the top 40 and faces an uphill battle to regain seeding for Grand Slam events.
Berrettini proved he can climb from outside the top 1000 back into relevance — but that climb required an uninterrupted run of health. The 2025 abdominal setback has erased those gains and left him once again fighting for direct entry into majors.
What injuries has Matteo Berrettini experienced?
Abdominal injury
- The most persistent issue of Berrettini’s career has been abdominal muscle injuries. The first major one was a partial abdominal tear at the 2022 US Open, per BBC Sport.
- Recurrences in 2024 (Wimbledon) and 2025 (Madrid) suggest a chronic vulnerability rather than isolated incidents.
Hand surgery
- In 2023, Berrettini underwent surgery on his right hand to repair a tendon issue. The procedure sidelined him for six months, as confirmed by ATP Tour.
- He described the recovery period as “completely different” from anything he had experienced.
Right oblique injury (2025)
- The most recent setback: a right oblique injury suffered during the Rome third round against Casper Ruud in May 2025. Berrettini wrote on Instagram that he had to make “the very difficult decision” to withdraw from Roland Garros 2025, adding that he “just ran out of time to feel 100% ready to compete at the level that is needed,” as reported by ATP Tour.
COVID-19
- Berrettini contracted COVID-19 in 2021, which disrupted his preparation for the latter part of the season, per Tennis.com.
Timeline
- 2019 — First ATP title at Gstaad; breakthrough season begins (ATP Tour).
- 2021 — Reached Wimbledon final; attained career-high ranking No. 6 (ATP Tour).
- 2022 — Suffered abdominal tear at US Open; missed end of season (BBC Sport).
- 2023 — Underwent right hand surgery; relationship with Melissa Satta began.
- 2024 — Retired from multiple matches due to abdominal strain; split from girlfriend; won Comeback Player of the Year (ATP Tour).
- Early 2025 — Ranking dropped to No. 48; retirements in Madrid and Rome; withdrew from Roland Garros (ATP Tour).
Confirmed facts
- Berrettini and Ajla Tomljanovic dated from 2019 to 2022 (ESPN).
- He retired from the 2022 US Open fourth round due to an abdominal tear (BBC Sport).
- He underwent hand surgery in 2023 (ATP Tour).
- His current ATP ranking is No. 48 (ATP Tour).
- He has won 10 ATP titles (ATP Tour).
- He withdrew from Roland Garros 2025 due to a right oblique injury (ATP Tour).
What’s unclear
- Whether he has fully ended his relationship with Melissa Satta (unconfirmed reports).
- Whether he will announce a full retirement from professional tennis.
- Exact cause of frequent abdominal issues (ongoing medical evaluation).
- His return timeline after the 2025 oblique injury.
Quotes
“I’m the last one that wants to retire.”
— Matteo Berrettini, speaking to ATP Tour after a 2026 Roland Garros retirement
“I just ran out of time to feel 100% ready to compete at the level that is needed.”
— Matteo Berrettini, explaining his Roland Garros 2025 withdrawal on Instagram
“It was a completely different situation — I was 1050th in the world.”
— Matteo Berrettini, describing his 2023 ranking nadir after hand surgery, via ATP Tour YouTube
Summary
Matteo Berrettini is at a defining crossroads. The talent that took him to a Wimbledon final and a top-six ranking is still there — but it is locked behind a body that has now broken down in the same way three times in three years. For Berrettini and his team, the choice is clear: find a durable solution to the abdominal vulnerability that keeps recurring, or watch the ranking slide until retirement becomes the only reasonable decision.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Matteo Berrettini married?
No, Matteo Berrettini is not married. He was previously in a long-term relationship with Australian tennis player Ajla Tomljanovic (2019–2022) and was linked to Italian model Melissa Satta (2023–2024).
What is Matteo Berrettini’s net worth?
Berrettini has earned approximately $12.5 million in career prize money, per ATP Tour, with additional income from endorsements.
Who is Matteo Berrettini’s coach?
His current coach is Francisco Roig, as of the 2024 season, according to ATP Tour.
What tournaments has Matteo Berrettini won?
Berrettini has won 10 ATP singles titles, including events in Gstaad, Budapest, Stuttgart, Queen’s, and Belgrade. He was runner-up at Wimbledon in 2021.
How did Matteo Berrettini start playing tennis?
He began playing at age 5 at a local club in Rome. His family supported his early training, and he turned professional in 2015, per Wikipedia.
Does Matteo Berrettini have any siblings?
Yes, he has a younger brother named Jacopo Berrettini, who also plays tennis professionally.
What is Matteo Berrettini’s favorite surface?
Berrettini has stated that grass is his favorite surface, which aligns with his strongest results — including his Wimbledon final and multiple titles on grass.
Has Matteo Berrettini ever won a Grand Slam?
No, he has not won a Grand Slam. His best result is runner-up at Wimbledon in 2021. He has also reached the semifinals of the US Open (2019) and the Australian Open (2024).
Jack Hayes is Senior Reporter at Australia Data, covering breaking stories and explainers.