Matteo Berrettini is gearing up for a fresh start next season with a new coach.
As he gets ready to play in the Paris Masters, Berrettini finds himself in the tournament thanks to Sebastian Korda’s withdrawal due to injury. The Italian tennis player faces a tough opening match against Alexei Popyrin, who recently claimed victory at the Canadian Open in Montreal.
Before heading to Paris, Berrettini surprised many by ending his ten-month partnership with Francisco Roig. Despite achieving significant milestones together, their journey has come to an end. Roig, known for his doubles expertise on the ATP Tour, won nine titles during his playing days and was part of Rafael Nadal‘s coaching team from 2005 until 2022.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| it Matteo Berrettini | 28 | 630 | 5 - 2 |
Roig’s Influence and Departure
Roig left Nadal’s team amicably in December 2022 to join forces with Berrettini. Upon announcing this change, Nadal expressed gratitude for Roig’s contributions over the years. When they teamed up, Berrettini was recovering from an ankle injury but made a strong comeback by March at a Challenger event in Phoenix.
With Roig by his side, Berrettini clinched victory at the Marrakech Open against Roberto Carballes Baena without dropping a set. He continued this impressive form by winning two more titles back-to-back in July at both the Swiss Open and Kitzbuhel Open—all on clay surfaces where Roig’s expertise shone through.
Fans might wonder if this split will affect Matteo’s game or lead him down an unexpected path.
However, since then, success on hard courts has been elusive for Berrettini; reaching only as far as the quarterfinals at Vienna Open after Phoenix remains notable. In discussing their separation publicly but briefly—Berrettini shared heartfelt words about Roig’s impact during their time together:
“Hello everyone! I wanted to let you know that Francisco Roig and I have decided to end our professional relationship. I can only thank him for all the work he’s done this year.”
“It was a professional experience that allowed me to grow immensely both on and off court,” he added warmly while wishing Roig well moving forward.
What do you think? Will Matteo find success with another coach?
