The 10th-ranked Berrettini feels that Rafael Nadal is the LeBron James of tennis, given that they are both physically imposing specimens who achieved success early in their careers. The Italian also equated Roger Federer with Michael Jordan and Novak Djokovic with Kobe Bryant - the latter because of the unshakable temperament of the Serb.
Roger Federer has shown many times that when he comes back, it is as if he had never stopped: Matteo Berrettini
The 24-year-old Matteo Berrettini recently signed with LSJ Sports, the agency headed by former World No. 3 Ivan Ljubicic. The Italian talked about the work of Ljubicic in particular, explaining how the Croat has given him confidence in his own abilities.
Besides leading LSJ Sports, Ivan Ljubicic is also the coach of 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer. The Swiss legend has pulled out of next month’s Australian Open, but Berrettini believes Federer will return to the circuit soon and make a successful comeback.
Matteo Berrettini missed out on qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals last year, after having made his debut at the event in 2019. With the ATP Finals moving to Turin, Italy in 2021 for five years, the 24-year-old hopes to be among the eight men playing the event in front of his home fans.
0 votes
