Bertolucci replies to Berrettini haters as Italian returns to form at Wimbledon: "Where did they go?"

Former Italian tennis player Paolo Bertolucci has hit back at the critics of Matteo Berrettini.

The 27-year-old has surprised many with his performance at Wimbledon where he has booked his place in the last 16 of the competition.

Bertolucci, who is now a commentator with Sky TV in Italy, asked Berrettini’s critics to show up after his recent heroics.

Berrettini’s run in the ongoing competition is of great significance for him, especially considering how he has struggled with fitness concerns in the recent past.

The 2021 Wimbledon finalist has missed three Grand Slams since the start of 2022 because of different injuries.

In Wimbledon 2023, he defeated fellow Italian Lorenzo Sonego in the first round of the tournament with a score of 6-7, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3.

In the round of 64, the Rome-born managed to get the better of Australia’s Alex de Minaur in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

In the round of 32, Berrettini caused a big upset by defeating German’s Alexander Zverev with a score of 6-3, 7-6, 7-6.

He will now face world number one Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in round four of Wimbledon on Monday.