Is Berrettini’s Shirtless Practice Session a Power Move or Pure Thirst Trap?

The sun was out, the sweat was glistening, and Matteo Berrettini’s shirt was nowhere to be found. Tennis fans were innocently scrolling through their feeds when BAM—there it was. The shirtless practice pic. Muscles, abs, the classic low-hanging chain, and a look that said, “Yeah, I know exactly what I’m doing.” The question on everyone’s mind? Was this elite-level training… or a thirst trap served straight down the middle?

Let’s break it down. Yes, Matteo was practicing. Yes, he was working hard. But you’re telling us the photographer just happened to be standing at the perfect angle during golden hour? Please. That photo was planned with the precision of a drop shot. The man could’ve been in a L’Oréal ad—because he was clearly worth it.

And let’s not ignore the timing. Just days after rumors swirled about a possible romantic reunion—or reboot—with a certain ex, Berrettini drops a pic that says, “Who needs closure when you’ve got an eight-pack?” Coincidence? Or a carefully calculated PR flex? We’re leaning toward power move with a generous splash of petty.

Fans, of course, lost their collective minds. Thirsty comments poured in from around the world. Some called it motivation, others called it objectification, and a few just responded with emojis that shouldn’t be allowed in public discourse. One follower summed it up best: “I didn’t know I needed Berrettini shirtless on a Tuesday afternoon, but here we are.”

To be fair, Matteo has always had an… aesthetic advantage. Even his injuries seemed to come with better lighting. But this? This was on another level. It wasn’t just abs and biceps. It was attitude. The look in his eyes said, “I’m not just back—I’m the main character now.”

So was it a thirst trap? Undeniably. But was it also a masterclass in brand building? Absolutely. Matteo knows his audience. He knows that while tennis fans appreciate a tight serve, they’re also not mad about a tightly edited training montage with dramatic lighting and optional clothing.

At the end of the day, Berrettini’s shirtless session did exactly what it was supposed to: remind the world that he’s still a tennis powerhouse, still unfairly attractive, and still perfectly capable of breaking the internet with a single post.

Whether it’s a comeback tour or a Calvin Klein audition, one thing is clear—Matteo Berrettini’s body is back in business. And honestly? We’re all just lucky spectators.