The former Italian captain of Davis freewheels between Jannik and the European Championships: his sharp reflections hit the mark, from the irony on the criticisms of the coach to those on Sinner.
Between tennis and football, his pearls never go unnoticed. Paolo Bertolucci, former captain and star of Davis’ Italy, is always in the news. Whether on commentary, in the studio or on social media, many people comment on his dispassionate reflections. And in the last few days there have been some important facts to comment on. Sinner who barely wins on grass, first of all. And Italy’s limping adventure at the European Championships. Bertolucci does not spare sharp reflections, especially on the criticisms of Jannik and those of the Azzurri and the coach.
Bertolucci and the caustic irony about #Spallettiout
A post that caused a lot of discussion was the one shared after Italy-Spain, with the clear defeat of the Azzurri which called into question their passage to the round of 16 and – for many – Spalletti’s very stay. “As widely expected, the numbers are wasted #Spallettiout”, writes Bertolucci on X. “I think you are more knowledgeable in talking about tennis, I also think that #Spallettiout is exaggerated ok, but that yesterday you fielded a lineup without rhyme or reason seems indisputable to me. Play with a disguised 4-3-3 and leave Di Lorenzo (stationary) to face Williams 1Vs1”, a user’s response. “I didn’t talk about football. I posted what I received from profound connoisseurs like you“, Paolo’s cold response.
Sinner relaxed: the analysis after the match with Struff
From football to tennis. Sarcasm also in the post “dedicated” to those who belittled Sinner’s victory over Struff, considering the German as a “simple pallet maker”. “I just read that ‘Struff is just a pickler. Just service, nothing special. I’ll close for today, I’ll go to dinner and drink… to forget!!”, the joking post. But then, in response to a user’s question – “Aside from these pearls from some witty people, what do you think of Sinner’s different attitude on the pitch. At least to me he seems less ‘robotic’ and more relaxed. With a few more voltage drops (as a consequence). I err?” here is a frank reflection: “The sights are set on Wimbledon and the Olympics.”
Bertolucci between Sinner and Spalletti: social media in haywire
Lots of i comments, from reflections on football to those on Jannik. “Very poor national team, Donnarumma prevented us from scoring a goal. Much better to watch tennis…”. And again: “Obviously Paolo. We are all CTs.” Then on tennis: “Struff is a super player, he plays very well under pressure and thrives on top players. A loose cannon at Wimbledon…”. Or even: “I read that message too. Do you remember a little while ago what I said, all tennis experts now, but until yesterday they only watched football“. And finally: “The Struff today he is the only one who has managed to arm wrestle with Sinner this yearthrowing absurd missiles, and even risked winning… let’s not joke!”.
