Matteo Berrettini's surprise appearance hours after Wimbledon final

Italian Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini wasted no time after his loss to Novak Djokovic and dashed over to Wembley to watch Italy defeat England with Aussie girlfriend Ajla Tomljanovic.

Berrettini became the second Italian man to ever make the last four at Wimbledon, after Nicola Pietrangeli in 1960, and played his first ever Grand Slam final on the weekend.

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But he fell to World No.1 Djokovic 6-7 (7-4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in a gripping final, which handed the Serbian his record-equalling 20th Grand Slam.

However, Berrettini didn't appear to dwell on the loss and rushed over to Wembley to watch his nation Italy take on England in the Euro 2020 final.

Fortunately for Italy, they were able prevail in a drama-filled penalty shootout to lift the European Championship for the first time since 1968.

The historic victory appeared to put a smile on Berrettini's face as he shared a video celebrating with Aussie girlfriend Tomljanovic.

Some fans joked he must have run from Centre Court to make the game only a short period after his loss.

Berrettini was also interviewed after Italy's victory.

History made as Italy win shootout

Berrettini watched Italy win a thriller after his nation finished in a 1-1 stalemate with host's England.

After progressing past Spain in a penalty shootout earlier in the tournament, Italy had to rewrite history as no side had ever won more than one shootout at a European championship.

Pickford gave England hope after guessing correctly to save Italy's second spot kick from Andrea Belotti.

After successful penalties from Harry Kane and Harry Maguire, England's Marcus Rashford missed after striking the post.

Fellow England substitute Jadon Sancho then saw his effort saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma but Pickford gave England a chance after stopping the usually dependable Jorginho.

It all rested on the young shoulders of 19-year-old Bukayo Saka to keep England in it, but the imposing Donnarumma telegraphed his spot kick to win it for Italy, leaving the football world in raptures.

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