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“He probably doesn’t know but when I was a kid and playing in Rome, I was trying to sneak into Centre Court because I didn’t have a ticket. He was my idol and he inspired me so much, not just me but billions of people. He did everything for the sport for me and I’m so happy to be here. I have to thank everybody, especially him.”
And the 26-year-old doubled-down on his comments in his post-match press conference as he said he didn’t know how he “deserved” to be Federer’s shoulder to cry on. “I’m not lying when I say that I’m here because of him.” he said.
“Like he was really the one that I was looking up to. He was the one that I was supporting, cheering for him. I was getting upset, I remember crying after he lost the finals in 2009 in Australia because he was crying.” And Berrettini added: “Last night, for example, one of the reasons why I couldn’t sleep is like Roger was crying on my shoulder. Like what did I do to deserve this, you know?”
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