Matteo Berrettini says if he is worried about his ranking and shares update on coaching relationship with Thomas Enqvist

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Matteo Berrettini began working with former world number four, Thomas Enqvist, at Indian Wells.

There, the Italian beat Adrian Mannarino in three sets before losing to Alexander Zverev in the second round.

He then travelled to Florida for the Miami Open, where he lost in the third round to Valentin Vacherot, and to Morocco for the Grand Prix Hassan II, where he lost his opener to Peru’s Ignacio Buse.

Speaking ahead of the Monte Carlo Masters, a tournament where he defends 100 ranking points, Berrettini provided an update on his coaching relationship with Enqvist.

Matteo Berrettini claims he has built the ‘perfect team’ and has ‘no doubts’ about his ranking

During an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 29-year-old said the following about Enqvist and his other coach, Alessandro Bega.

“With him and Alessandro Bega, I’ve built the perfect team to walk alongside me on the path I’ve set for myself,” said Berrettini.

“Now I’m training, and I’m happy.

“We’re all looking toward the same goal, which is to return to competitiveness at the highest levels and, at the same time, appreciate everything I’ve built over time.”

Berrettini then briefly touched on his position in the world rankings.

“In March 2024, I was ranked No. 142, so I was in a worse position… And then I returned to the top 30,” he said.

• Matteo Berrettini won ‘Comeback Player of the Year’ in 2024

“It’s clear that at a certain point, the champion’s ego kicks in, and you ask yourself questions.

“But now I have no more doubts: I just need to be patient, which has never been my best quality.

“But with age, you become wiser.”

Berrettini sits 90th in the world rankings, with 650 points to his name.

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He is, however, at risk of dropping out of the top 100.

Having reached the fourth round of the Monte Carlo Masters a year ago, Berrettini could drop to as low as 114th with a first-round exit in 2026.

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He will, of course, be looking to avoid such a result, but who will he meet in the principality?

Matteo Berrettini takes on Roberto Bautista Agut in Monte Carlo

Berrettini will play Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round of the 2026 Monte Carlo Masters.

Bautista Agut lost in the second round of qualifying to Kazakhstan’s Alexander Shevchenko, but advanced to the main draw as a lucky loser.

The pair haven’t met in five years, although it’s the Italian who has a commanding lead in their head-to-head, 4-1.

Matteo Berrettini and Roberto Bautista Agut’s head-to-head record

On current form, it’s tough to judge who is the favourite, as both players have struggled recently.

Berrettini will certainly be hoping to pull off the win, but regardless of the result, he’ll be back in action tomorrow…

The Italian has teamed up with his countryman, Andrea Vavassori, for the Monte Carlo Masters doubles event.

Together, they beat the all-star pairing of Cameron Norrie and Alex de Minaur in round one.

• Matteo Berrettini/Andrea Vavassori defeated Alex de Minaur/Cameron Norrie, 6-4, 4-6, 10-5

They will return for their second-round match on Wednesday, to take on the former Wimbledon champions, Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara

Only time will tell how Berrettini will perform in Monte Carlo, but you certainly won’t want to miss any of the action.

He will kick off his singles campaign on Court Rainier III against Bautista Agut on Tuesday.