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Matteo Berretini’s Supermodel Ex-Girlfriend Makes First Foray Into Tennis Following Shock Split With the Italian

Published 02/27/2024, 12:22 PM EST

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Did Matteo Berrettini and Melissa Satta end their relationship? This is the question that’s been circling around in whispers and rumors. And now the Italian player has finally confirmed their breakup, leaving fans and followers in a spin. However, after leaving the side of a player, the Italian TV presenter came across tennis in her own unique way.

After being with the 27-year-old Italian tennis player for almost a year, Satta not only got to know the sport better but also found her interest. Recently, after parting ways with the player, she was seen drawing a different connection with the sport.

Matteo Berrettini’s ex-girlfriend tries her hand in tennis 

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Just a few days ago, the former Wimbledon finalist finally spoke up about his relationship and made his equation with the TV presenter clear. Berrettini stated, “Melissa Satta and I are no longer together.” While the tennis fans were left confused, Satta recently took to her Instagram account to share how she is still connected to the sport even after breaking up with the Italian player.

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She shared a video of herself, playing tennis, and along with that, she also explained how she has been learning the sport for a while now. In addition, she wrote, “You can’t understand what effort it is,” while talking about the energy she is putting into learning the sport.

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Subsequently, she also talked about how she was tricked by her teacher. She added, “My teacher who after 1 hour of exercises and a thousand balls tells me match point.” While the 38-year-old looked amazed in the video while playing tennis, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that she might have found her sporting passion, amid her relationship chaos.

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However, did you know that the Italian was against dating an athlete at first, before she was in a relationship with Berrettini?

Berrettini’s ex-girlfriend was against dating an athlete 

After getting a divorce from soccer player Kevin-Prince Boateng, Satta never wanted to date an athlete. Following this, as reported, she found love once again with the Italian tennis player, but initially, she was not open to dating him. However, after a span of time and after meeting him, Satta changed her mind.

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She had met the former Wimbledon finalist at a friend’s dinner party, having become a popular host on Sky Sports. However, they both made their relationship official after making their red carpet debuts at the AmfAR Gala in May 2023, having previously kept it a secret. But now, barely a year into their courtship, their relationship has dissolved.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Berrettini’s ex-girlfriend showing interest in tennis? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Pratishtha Prakash, tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist.
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