Wimbledon Final: 3 things you need to know about Novak Djokovic's rival MatteoBerrettini- World number nine Berrettini is the first Italian to reach a Wimbledon single's final. He will face World No.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon Final 2021 on Sunday. Berrettini defeated Hubert Hurkacz in four sets battle to enter Wimbledon Final- His first Grand slam final. He had earlier defeated the likes of Ivashka, Bedene, Van de Zandschulp, and G Pella during his first four rounds.

Wimbledon Final: 3 things you need to know about Novak Djokovic's rival MatteoBerrettini

- Berrettini admits he is far more stressed when he watches girlfriend AjlaTomljanovic's matches - "my hands become very sweaty" - than when he is immersed in his own. Sunday will be Tomljanovic's turn to be stressed as she watches her boyfriend of two years try and become the first Italian to be crowned Wimbledon champion.

Berrettini used the time they were together during the coronavirus lockdown to teach Tomljanovic to cook some of her favorites, including pasta with garlic and chili. However, it was Tomljanovic who got to pick the Netflix series which were not universally popular with the Italian film buff.

Berrettini says he and 28-year-old Croatia-born naturalized Australian Tomljanovic converse in English except when they have an row and he falls back into Italian. "We are two quiet people, we share two passions: movies and dogs," he said as quoted by AFP.

His influential parents, father Luca and mum Claudia gave the relationship their seal of approval from the outset. "We are not involved in it; if he is happy, we are happy too," said Claudia.

- Like many Italians the family is first and foremost in Berrettini's heart.

A nerve-wracked Luca, Claudia and his younger brother Jacopo were present on Centre Court to watch his semi-final victory over Hubert Hurkacz.

Jacopo - whose unruly blond mop of hair contrasts to the neatly-clipped dark hair of his brother - has played a pivotal role in Berrettini's tennis journey.