2024 was undoubtedly the year of Jannik Sinnerwho won two Slams and became world number 1, the first Italian to achieve the feat. It was the year of Jasmine Paolinifinalist at Roland Garros and Wimbledon as well as Olympic gold in doubles with Sara Errani in Paris. But the season we left behind also gave Italian tennis a return to high levels Matteo Berrettini, elected at the ATP Awards 2024 as “Comeback Player of the Year”, the prize awarded – based on a vote by the players themselves – to those who are the protagonists of an important season after a negative year or an injury.
Berrettini’s touching letter to tennis: “You hit me hard, but you are the love of my life”
Berrettini, three titles and Davis as the protagonist
The 28-year-old Roman, a Wimbledon finalist in 2021 and rose to number 6 in the world in January 2022 (his best ranking), has left a series of physical problems behind him and has rediscovered his best tennis. In 2024 Berrettini has won three tournaments (Marrakech, Kitzbuhel and Gstaad), played the leading role Davis Cup Finals won by Italy and rose in the rankings from position 154 to number 34 in the ranking.
Berrettini: “Did a great job”
“I’m really happy to have won this award – Berrettini told the ATP website – Thanks to everyone for the support, it was truly a great season and my team and I really did a great job. I am obviously satisfied with the results obtained this year and I can’t wait to return to the field in 2025 to pursue further successes. Thanks again to everyone, without your support it would not have been possible.”
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