MusaIt’s the oldest trick in the playboy-athlete handbook: get injured, go quiet, return with a vengeance—and just so happen to post shirtless rehab updates that somehow look professionally lit. And when it comes to Matteo Berrettini, he’s practically turned this into an art form.
Let’s be honest. Every time the Italian dreamboat drops an “update” from his rehab, we’re not exactly looking at the resistance bands. Oh no. We’re staring at his sculpted abs, glistening in what can only be described as “sweat mixed with cologne.” The caption says, “Getting stronger every day 💪.” The subtext? “Also, you’re welcome.”
Injury recovery has never looked so… cinematic. Berrettini isn’t just icing his knee—he’s lounging on a Pilates ball like he’s on the cover of Men’s Health. He’s not just doing band work—he’s doing it shirtless, with a jawline so sharp it should be considered a lethal weapon. And the fans? Utterly helpless. Comments range from “Take your time king 😍” to “Tennis can wait, the thirst can’t.”
Of course, some cynics are starting to wonder: is Matteo milking the injury for online engagement? Could it be less “road to recovery” and more “road to runway”? Because while most players post a sweaty gym selfie or maybe a grimace from a physio table, Berrettini gives us a full-blown fitness fantasy. Somewhere between wounded warrior and GQ cover shoot.
Now, to be fair, we can’t blame the guy. If our rehab looked like that, we’d be posting daily too. And let’s not pretend the ATP Tour isn’t better when Berrettini’s in the spotlight—shirt or no shirt. The man brings charisma, chaos, and cardio inspiration all in one swoop.
But if this is all a slow play to avoid actual match play, we have to ask: is he ever coming back? Or is “Injury Update” now just a euphemism for “It’s been three days since I posted a thirst trap”?
Well, whatever the truth is, one thing’s for sure—Matteo knows exactly what he’s doing. Recovery never looked so ravishing. And until we see him back on court, we’ll happily settle for another sweaty boomerang and a cryptic caption like “Trust the process.”
So here’s to injury rehab, influencer edition. Take your time, Matteo. We’ll be watching—and double-tapping.
Musa
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