MusaMatteo Berrettini has always been a fighter on the court, but his latest off-court battle is leaving fans with more questions than answers. After a series of on-again, off-again appearances and some eyebrow-raising withdrawals, the Italian heartthrob has finally broken his silence—but what he revealed has sparked a wildfire of concern.
Berrettini, once considered one of the most physically dominant players on the ATP tour, has seen his 2025 season unravel faster than one of his shirtless Calvin Klein photoshoots (which, yes, we’re still grateful for). His most recent pull-out from yet another major tournament had fans clutching their racquets, especially after he teased “important news” on his Instagram story with a cryptic caption and a black-and-white selfie that looked like it came straight out of a James Bond audition tape.
And then he dropped the bomb: Matteo is “taking extended time off to fully focus on health and recovery.” That’s it. No specific diagnosis. No timeline. Just vibes—and panic.
Social media erupted. Tennis Twitter melted faster than Centre Court under a July sun. Theories flew faster than Berrettini’s serve: chronic injury? mental health break? A sneaky plan to reinvent himself as a full-time model? We’re not saying that’s a bad idea, by the way.
To add even more fuel to the gossip fire, fans couldn’t help but notice the timing. Berrettini’s breakup with fellow tennis pro Ajla Tomljanović is still fresh, and now rumors swirl about his former fling with British starlet Katie Boulter’s doubles partner, Harriet Dart. (Yes, really. Tennis romance is wilder than Wimbledon’s strawberries.)
Could heartbreak be playing into the health woes? Is this Matteo’s “I’m-on-a-beach-in-Bali-eating-prayer-bowls” healing era? No one’s quite sure.
But what’s certain is the hole Berrettini leaves in the sport—both for Italy and for fans worldwide. He was more than just a pretty face with a punishing forehand. He brought charm, charisma, and a wink that could make the Queen giggle.
Still, all jokes aside, fans are united in their hope that he takes the time he needs. Whether it’s tendons, heartstrings, or just burnout, Matteo deserves space to heal.
Until then, we’ll be here, refreshing his Instagram, speculating wildly, and hoping that the next time we see him in action, it’s not just in a photoshoot—but back on the court, where he belongs.
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