In the world of Italian tennis, few voices are respected like that of Francesca Schiavone. With her talent and career that have seen her triumph at Roland Garros in 2010, Schiavone is considered one of the most influential voices in the sports scene. Recently, the former champion decided to break the silence regarding the doping case that involved the young talent Jannik Sinner, expressing his thought not only on the scandal, but also on Matteo Berrettini, another prominent name in Italian tennis.
In an exclusive interview, Francesca Schiavone wanted to clarify her position about Jannik Sinner, praising the young talent for her commitment and determination. Schiavone said she had always seen a player from great work ethics in Sinner, capable of facing the challenges with professionalism. According to Schiavone, Sinner’s career was built on his strength and his genuine talent, far from any scandal. He underlined the importance of supporting young athletes, especially when they are unjustly accused.
However, the interview took an unexpected turn when Francesca Schiavone expressed his opinion on Matteo Berrettini, another of the best known Italian tennis players. Although Berrettini was praised for its game qualities, Schiavone did not hesitate to criticize him for his constant position as “shadow” compared to Sinner. In a decisive way, he defined “poor” caps for never found his own distinctive path, always remaining behind the young South Tyrolean talent. This comment immediately aroused conflicting reactions, with many tennis fans and professionals who have seen in these words an arrow to the leadership of Berrettini in Italian tennis.
Francesca Schiavone’s criticism is not limited only to the field, but also reflects a wider vision of Italian tennis. Schiavone underlined the importance of building their own identity in the world of sport, without falling into the risk of always remaining in someone else’s shadow, was also a national teammate. The athlete also added that Italian tennis needs more solid leadership, capable of combining the different generations of tennis players without unnecessary envy or comparisons.
This intervention by Francesca Schiavone has highlighted not only his opinion on the internal dynamics of Italian tennis, but also his commitment to supporting the truth and justice for young athletes. Despite the controversies that his declaration has raised, Schiavone remains a reference figure for tennis, a champion who is not afraid of speaking openly on delicate themes such as doping and competition in his sport.
Francesca Schiavone’s interview has undoubtedly started a debate on in the world of tennis, arousing both support and critics reactions, but in any case he confirmed his authoritative voice status in the Italian sports scene.
