Matteo Berrettini has set tongues wagging after delivering an awkward reply when questioned about compatriot Lorenzo Musetti's recent title win, with the stilted response adding fuel to speculation that the two Italian tennis stars have fallen out.
Rumours of a rift between the pair have been circulating, and Berrettini's uncomfortable reaction to a straightforward question about Musetti's success did little to dampen those whispers. Rather than offering a warm or straightforward response, his reply was notably stilted, prompting further questions about the state of their relationship.
The two players are among Italy's most prominent figures in men's tennis, making any suggestion of tension between them a talking point both on and off the court.
