Matteo Berrettini: the outspoken mental coach on rivalry with Jannik Sinner
Matteo Berrettini vs Jannik Sinner: Stefano Massari talks
Matteo Berrettini’s mental coach Stefano Massari, speaking on Radio Anch'io Sport on Radio1, revealed the key to the Roman tennis player’s success in Marrakech. " Matteo è a boy who has exceptional qualities in human terms,” he emphasized, “and that is what he leveraged in those very difficult moments, allowing him to achieve almost unbelievable results after such a long time away from the court".
Massari also spoke about the rivalry with Jannik Sinner: "Between Matteo and Jannik there's a very good relationship, one of great esteem. I think Matteo in these last 22 months has had to take care of himself more than Jannik's popularity. I honestly don’t think there has been that problem, in fact I think he has been pleased with his success".
"Sinner’s rejections at Sanremo first and then at Le Iene? Sinner è fantastic on that as well. Just think that as number 10 in the world he decided to change coaches, going from Piatti to Vagnozzi, much less known at that time lì. At 19-20 years of age to make a decision like that and to have the strength to endure the first few months when he had no immediate results is to be wise beyond age. Sinner è a champion in so many respects" Massari commented.
