Mar 27, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Taylor Fritz (USA) reacts after breaking serve against Matteo Berrettini (ITA)(not pictured) in a men's singles quarterfinal on day ten of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Formula 1 Meets Tennis at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters- Oliver Bearman and Matteo Berrettini Discuss Their Roles!

Read ahead to know more about Matteo Berrettini's conversation with Oliver Bearman.

The Rolex Monte Carlo Masters tournament is ongoing in April. One of the nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, the Monte Carlo Masters, is held at the Monte Carlo Country Club. The tournament venue borders the principality Monaco. Monaco is also the home many Formula 1 drivers. As such, the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters tournament witnessed the influx of many F1 drivers.

Nico Hulkenberg, Oliver Bearman, Carlos Sainz and many other F1 drivers have been present at the tournament previously. Oliver Bearman was in for a surprise when he visited the Monte Carlo Masters tournament in April in 2025.

Great to have you here, Nico 🫶@HulkHulkenberg #RolexMonteCarloMasters pic.twitter.com/rfS388UnVH
— Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters (@ROLEXMCMASTERS) April 9, 2025

Matteo Berrettini and Alex Zverev had their deciding match on the clay courts on April 8. Berrettini recorded his first victory over a number 2 player and reached the round 3 of the tournament. He had a casual conversation with Haas F1 driver, Oliver Bearman after his match with Zverev.

The Italian tennis player is 34th in the ATP rankings. Here’s a review of Matteo’s conversation with Bearman during with the two sportsmen engaged in a fun banter. Berrettini and Bearman also talked about their body’s performance in their respective sports.

FORZA MATTEO! 👏

Matteo Berrettini records a first career win over a Top 2 player as he knocks out Zverev to reach Round 3#RolexMonteCarloMasters pic.twitter.com/F3NJs12JcI
— Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters (@ROLEXMCMASTERS) April 8, 2025

Matteo Berrettini and Oliver Bearman Talk About Formula 1 and Tennis

Matteo Berrettini had just completed his match with Zverev. After winning an exhausting and long rally with Zverev, Berrettini sealed his victory to move on to the Round of 16 of the Monte Carlo Masters Tournament. He met Oliver Bearman off court, where the latter told him how he learnt Italian. Berrettini asked Bearman if he plays Tennis. However, Oliver Bearman replied that he plays padel, much to the dissappointment of Berrettini and the people around him.

The Italian explained to Oliver Bearman how he had to keep his cool during the long rally with Zverev. He also revealed that his legs had almost gave up. Nevertheless, Berrettini made sure that his opponent did not get to see his exhaustion. Oliver Bearman and Matteo Berrettini were interested in each other’s profession. Berrettini asked Oliver Bearman if he could get to drive one of his cars. On the other hand, Bearman said he would like to try and return one his serves.

Post-match chats with Ollie Bearman & Matteo Berrettini 🏎️ 🎾@HaasF1team @MattBerrettini #RolexMonteCarloMasters pic.twitter.com/CNwmRhfwsL
— Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters (@ROLEXMCMASTERS) April 8, 2025

The most interesting part of the conversation was, when Berrettini disclosed that his heart rate may go up to 200 bpms during a strenous match. He was also intrigued about Oliver Bearman’s height. Berrettini wanted to know how can a person with Oliver’s stature get into a F1 car. Berretteni previously had a chance to driver in one of the simulators. He said that he was unable to sustain himself in that overly cramped position. Oliver Bearman himself revealed that he has a lot of issues in the cockpit when he is driving the car. The duo’s conversation ended after Matteo Berrettini took his leave to have some rest. Matteo was visibly tired and wanted to rest after his triumph over Zverev.

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