Before his Cincinnati Masters opener match against Holger Rune, Matteo Berrettini participated in a live conversation with Andy Roddick on the “Served” episode on August 13th. It was his first appearance on the show, and the Italian heartthrob discussed his upcoming events. During the discussion, Roddick asked Berrettini about his overall experience on ‘Break Point’ and questioned whether he would choose to do it again or have regrets.
Initially hesitant, the 28-year-old let out a sigh, which caused laughter from the audience and Roddick. However, after some persuasion, Berrettini opened up and stated that personally, it was a positive experience for him. He mentioned that he had committed to fully participating in the show and not holding back unless he was extremely upset and didn’t want to interact with anyone, including his coach. Despite not being a fan of having cameras around him, Berrettini allowed the viewers to see his authentic self, even if his room was messy.
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The Italian player had a dramatic experience during the show, particularly due to a controversial moment involving his former girlfriend. The incident occurred during the second episode of the docuseries Break Point in 2022, titled “Take the crown.” Cameras captured an uncomfortable exchange between the couple, which brought back memories for the former World No. 6.
In one scene, Tomlijanovic wanted to discuss her upcoming interview location with Berrettini, who was scheduled to play against Rafael Nadal in the next match at the Australian Open. Berrettini, who had an early call time the next day, told Tomlijanovic to go downstairs and ask for a room. In a humorous tone, she responded by saying she would tell the audience on air that he had kicked her out.
Despite the lighthearted nature of their exchange, it sparked controversy online and led to criticism of Berrettini’s behavior. Ultimately, the couple ended their relationship in February 2022. Berrettini, who was unable to defeat his opponent the following day, explained that they broke up because they both deserved to be happy.
Reflecting on those moments, Berrettini expressed his disappointment with how the docuseries portrayed their relationship. He felt that they only showed a small part of the year and wished they had included more. However, he acknowledged the challenges the production team faced in covering multiple players. When asked if he would do it again, he admitted he probably wouldn’t, considering the outcome.
Tomljanovic also shared her perspective on the situation in a previous interview. She confirmed the breakup and emphasized that their conversations during the docuseries were blown out of proportion. She found it amusing that people picked up on that particular scene and assured everyone that it wasn’t as dramatic as it seemed.
During a press conference at the Queen’s Club Championship, Berrettini publicly acknowledged the split with Tomljanovic. He stated that he wasn’t actively seeking love but would welcome it if it came his way. While he focused on moving forward, Tomljanovic clarified that their interactions in the docuseries were not as significant as they were made out to be.
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