Matteo Berrettini’s former girlfriend, Vanessa Bellini, shared an emotional message about her struggles and the support she received from her loved ones amid the rumors of the Italian tennis player dating South Korean DJ Peggy Gou. Vanessa and Berrettini first met at a concert in Turin, Italy, where the Italian dancer was performing for rapper Marracash.

They both quickly connected and began dating before going public in October 2025. The Italian tennis player and dancer were seen enjoying a romantic beach getaway on a yacht in April 2026. Bellini also shared a warm message for Berrettini when he celebrated his 30th birthday on April 12, 2026. She was also seen cheering for him during his 2026 French Open appearance in May.

They reportedly broke up in late June. Soon after their breakup, rumors of Berrettini dating Gou started making rounds on social media after a few fans noticed Berrettini liking several of Peggy Gou’s recent Instagram posts. As the speculations about the tennis player and the DJ continued to grow, Bellini admitted that she had been struggling lately.

She shared a picture of herself crying, stating that although she usually posts happy moments, they don’t reflect her real feelings. She strongly wrote that while some people may enjoy seeing her struggle, she is focusing on who truly cares about her.

Peggy Gou is a South Korean DJ based in Berlin. She learned to DJ in London while studying fashion. She rose to fame following the release of her “It Makes You Forget (Itgehane)” song in 2018.

Matteo Berrettini opens up about his approach to injuries and fitness

In a press conference at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, Matteo Berrettini opened up about the transition in his approach towards injuries and fitness, stating that earlier he used to be concerned about staying healthy and worrying about injuries. However, now he focuses on giving his body rest when it needs to so as to make a strong comeback.

““For a long time I was just thinking about I want to be healthy, I want to feel free to serve, I don’t want to think about my body. Happiness goes through that, the fact that I don’t have to think about my body,” he said.

“Even if something is coming, I know it’s part of the journey. Before I was looking at it something that shouldn’t happen or couldn’t happen. I learned how to accept the fact that sometimes I have to stop, sometimes I have to say no, I can’t do it. This is my body, this is my career. I also know that I can get up. Instead of doing too many ups and downs, I’m a little bit more stable and balanced. I think this is really important.”

Matteo Berrettini reached the third round at the Wimbledon Championships, where he will face Grigor Dimitrov.