Ex-Partner of Matteo Berrettini Denies Cheating Rumors Involving Lorenzo Musetti
Vanessa Bellini denies cheating on Italian tennis star Matteo Berrettini with his close friend Lorenzo Musetti, as social media speculation mounts ahead of the Vienna tournament.
The off-court drama gripping Italian tennis has taken a sharp turn as Vanessa Bellini, former partner of Matteo Berrettini, has broken her silence to forcefully deny rumors of infidelity involving his close friend and fellow player, Lorenzo Musetti.
Speculation reached a fever pitch after Berrettini and Musetti—who famously hoisted the Davis Cup together in 2024—abruptly unfollowed each other on Instagram. Gossip columns and social media quickly seized on theories that Musetti was romantically involved with Bellini, triggering a severe rift between the long-time friends.
Tensions further escalated during a recent press engagement when Berrettini was asked about Musetti winning the Lyon tournament. Visibly hesitant, the 30-year-old tennis star paused, asked the interviewer if they were live on air, and dryly remarked, "It's fine. I know he worked very hard to come back, and I suppose he deserves it." The guarded response instantly fueled a new wave of online speculation.
Breaking her silence on Instagram, Bellini hit back at a follower's comment with palpable anger. "I quietly suffer all the nonsense you say and write, and let it slide. I read a lot, but I've learned that's how the world works. But to hear that I cheated on Matteo? Really? Wash your mouths out before you speak," she wrote.
While Berrettini and Musetti prepare for the Vienna tournament—where a potential semi-final showdown looms—the fallout has also spilled into international duties. Musetti secured a spot in Italy's Davis Cup finals squad, whereas Berrettini was left off the roster. Italian captain Filippo Volandri firmly insisted the selection was based solely on rankings, attempting to quash rumors of locker-room friction.
As the sports world watches closely, both tennis stars continue to maintain public silence, leaving fans eager to see if their paths cross on the court in Vienna.
