"It means that tennis is one of the most popular sports in Italy": Berrettini sees positive side in criticism surround him and girlfriend Melissa Satta

Matteo Berrettini is not affected by the criticism he's receiving due to his poor results which many believe is the fault of his new relationship.

Berrettini recently started dating Italian Melissa Satta who has been by his side ever since then. They have been spotted in various outings in Miami recently showing the Italian rather relaxed about his recent run of poor results. Many have bashed Berrettini for a lack of commitment to tennis due to him spending so much time with his girlfriend but he doesn't care.

Speaking to Eurosport recently, the Italian said:

"It makes me smile, on the one hand it's positive because it means that tennis is one of the most popular sports in Italy. Everyone talks about it and sees me around."

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He also said:

"On engagement I struggle to answer, I can not conceive how a relationship can allow you not to do your job, but people talk. We live in the era of social media, where everyone can say anything and it seems to me as if general education has been lost. In the end, however, I am happy, this is what matters."

Asked about his commitment he said that he's toned down the schedule because it was too much:

"In recent years I have always gone to six thousand, I have played many games and unfortunately I have suffered many injuries. I paid the price for this routine. I'm putting in a lot of work to play as many games as possible. This is a tournament that I particularly care about, I have the confidence to feel the same sensations as some time ago.

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