Is Matteo Berrettini’s Tennis Career Now Just a Side Hustle to His Celebrity Life?

Once upon a time, Matteo Berrettini was best known for his booming serve, grass-court dominance, and that dreamy Wimbledon final in 2021. But fast-forward to 2025, and you might be forgiven for asking: wait… is tennis just Matteo’s hobby now?

Let’s look at the evidence. When he’s not dodging another abdominal strain, he’s strolling through fashion week, launching skin care products, dating models, and appearing on Italian talk shows with the relaxed charm of a man who hasn’t touched a racquet in weeks. At this point, the only Grand Slam he’s chasing might be in the luxury brunch category.

It’s not that he’s vanished from tennis—he still technically plays. But the appearances are… selective. One minute he’s “working his way back to full fitness,” and the next he’s attending a gala in Monaco, sipping champagne with someone who may or may not be an heiress. The man’s calendar seems more red carpet than red clay.

And honestly? He’s good at it. Matteo’s jawline alone could headline its own Netflix series. His Instagram looks like a blend of Dior ad campaign and tourism board brochure. And don’t forget, he made the Forbes list of athletes with the most crossover appeal. That’s right—he’s now rubbing elbows with Tom Brady, Lewis Hamilton, and that one guy from The Bachelor.

But with every passing month of jet-setting and “strategic rest periods,” fans are starting to ask the question out loud: has Berrettini officially pivoted to celebrity life? Is the ATP just a side gig now, something he revisits when the Met Gala season winds down?

Critics will say he’s wasting his potential. That he’s the tennis version of a rockstar who stopped writing hits after one platinum album. But others argue—why not do both? He did give us that unforgettable Wimbledon run. He has battled brutal injuries. And hey, maybe the man deserves a little time in the glow-up spotlight.

Still, we’re all secretly hoping that behind the scenes, between the photo shoots and yacht parties, Matteo’s still practicing those serves. Because deep down, we know tennis isn’t the same without him—and neither is the Centre Court view.

So, side hustle or slow burn comeback? Celebrity reign or sports redemption?

Only Berrettini knows for sure. But until then, we’ll keep following—both his ATP ranking and his TikTok.

And let’s be honest: the man always serves, on or off the court.