LORENZO MUSETTI NEWS

Makes winning start in Paris Musetti won 7-5, 6-2, 6-0 over Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the French Open on Sunday.

Impact Musetti got off to a good start at this clay-court major as he dismissed the No. 142-ranked qualifier in straight sets across two hours and seven minutes. The 23-year-old Italian's best showing in Paris came in 2023 when he made the fourth round, and he's expected to go at least that far again this year. Musetti will play either Daniel Elahi Galan (2-0 H2H) or Valentin Royer in the second round.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Nadal's absence from the 2025 French Open changes the tournament

The French Open is entering a new era this year now that Rafael Nadal has retired

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Alcaraz's confidence soaring before French Open title defense while Swiatek struggling

Carlos Alcaraz will open his defense of the French Open title against veteran Kei Nishikori

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Italian Open: World No 1 Jannik Sinner survives Tommy Paul scare to book meeting with Carlos Alcaraz in final Carlos Alcaraz beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 7-6 to book his place in the Italian Open final; he will face Italys Jannik Sinner beat USAs Tommy P...

MAY 16 • SKY.COM

Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Musetti | Rome highlights Highlights of Carlos Alcaraz against Lorenzo Musetti from the semi-finals of the Italian Open.

MAY 16 • SKY.COM

Sinner to renew rivalry with Alcaraz in Italian Open final

Jannik Sinner has gone all the way to the final in his first tournament back from a three-month doping ban

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Ousted in semifinals in Rome Musetti lost 6-3, 7-6 (4) to Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals of Rome on Friday.

Impact Musetti lost to Alcaraz for the fifth-consecutive time in their head-to-head as he came up a bit short after two hours and three minutes on court. The 23-year-old from Italy drops to 20-7 on the season. Musetti will now head to Roland Garros where he made the third round in 2024.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jannik Sinner cranks up his game to near-perfection in rout of Casper Ruud at Italian Open

Top-ranked Sinner cranked up his level to near-perfection at times in a 6-0, 6-1 dismantling of Casper Ruud in the Italian Open quarterfinals

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Lorenzo Musetti has always been a magician with his tennis racket. Now he's producing results, too

Elegant one-handed backhands

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Rome Open: Alexander Zverev launches expletive rant over quality of balls Alexander Zverev went on a rant about the quality of the tennis balls during his quarter-final game against Lorenzo Musetti in Rome.

MAY 14 • SKY.COM

Downs Zverev in Rome quarters Musetti won 7-6 (1), 6-4 over Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals of Rome on Wednesday.

Impact Musetti notched his third-consecutive victory over Zverev within the last calendar year after this tough straight-set affair that spanned two hours and 16 minutes. The 23-year-old from Italy secured 65% of service points and 44% of return points in the win. Musetti will face No. 3 seed Carlos Alcaraz (1-4 H2H) in the semifinals.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Zheng Qinwen ousts No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach Italian Open semifinals vs. Coco Gauff

Zheng Qinwen earned her first victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3 to set up an Italian Open semifinal match against Coco Gauff

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Reaches Rome quarterfinals Musetti won 7-5, 6-4 over Daniil Medvedev in the fourth round of Rome on Tuesday.

Impact Musetti came back after rain delayed the end of this match while he had match point as he finished off the No. 11-ranked Russian in two sets across one hour and 39 minutes. The No. 8 seed from Italy has not dropped a set through three wins so far at this event. Musetti will take on either No. 13 seed Arthur Fils (1-1 H2H) or No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev (2-1 H2H) in the quarterfinals.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Sinner passes big test in return from doping ban, Alcaraz sets up rematch with Draper in Rome

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner passed a big test in his return from a three-month doping ban by beating accomplished clay-court player Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (2), 6-3 to reach the Itali...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Makes fourth round in Rome Musetti won 6-4, 6-3 over Brandon Nakashima in the third round of Rome on Sunday.

Impact Musetti continued his comfortable start in Rome as he earned another straight-set victory over the No. 28 seed across one hour and 23 minutes. With the win, the 23-year-old from Italy is a stellar 11-2 so far during the clay-court season. Musetti will take on No. 10 seed Daniil Medvedev (0-2 H2H) in the fourth round, who he has not yet faced on clay courts.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Into third round in Rome Musetti won 6-3, 6-2 over Otto Virtanen in the second round of Rome on Friday.

Impact Musetti continued his strong clay-court season so far as he moved past the No. 130-ranked qualifier in straight sets across one hour and 25 minutes. The 23-year-old from Italy improves to 17-6 so far in 2025. Musetti will take on No. 28 seed Brandon Nakashima (1-1 H2H) in the third round.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short in Madrid semifinals Musetti lost 6-3, 7-6 (4) to Jack Draper in the semifinals of Madrid on Friday.

Impact Musetti dropped to 0-4 in the head-to-head against Draper as he was edged out in straight sets across one hour and 58 minutes. The 23-year-old from Italy managed to win just 29% of return points in the loss while Draper claimed 36% off points against Musetti's serve. Musetti is projected to rise to a new career-high ranking of No. 8 in the world next week.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

With help from painkillers, Ruud beats Cerundolo to reach Madrid Open final against Draper

Casper Ruud has overcome a rib ailment to defeat Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets and reach the Madrid Open final

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Through to semifinals in Madrid Musetti won 6-4, 6-3 over Gabriel Diallo in the quarterfinals of Madrid on Thursday.

Impact Musetti, who hasn't dropped a set so far in Madrid, continued that trend in the quarterfinals as he dismissed the No. 78-ranked lucky loser in straight sets across one hour and 29 minutes. The 23-year-old from Italy is now just one victory in a row from reaching his second final in a row at the Masters 1000 level. Musetti will face No. 5 seed Jack Draper (0-3 H2H) in the semifinals, who he has not yet faced on clay courts.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Rolls past No. 6 seed in Madrid R4 Musetti won 6-4, 6-2 over Alex de Minaur in the fourth round of Madrid on Wednesday.

Impact Musetti outclassed the No. 7-ranked Australian in straight sets across one hour and 23 minutes to roll into his second quarterfinal in a row at the Masters 1000 level. The 23-year-old Italian clearly looks like a top-10 player on clay courts, with his record on the surface in 2025 now rising to 9-1. Musetti will take on lucky loser Gabriel Diallo (1-1 H2H) in the quarterfinals.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Claims another win in Madrid Musetti won 7-5, 7-6 (3) over Stefanos Tsitsipas in the third round of Madrid on Tuesday.

Impact Musetti earned his second win over Tsitsipas during this clay-court season as he battled through this contest in straight sets across one hour and 55 minutes on court. The No. 10 seed from Italy secured 69% of service points and 37% of return points en route to the fourth round. Musetti will play No. 6 seed Alex de Minaur (2-1 H2H) in the fourth round.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Swiatek and Sabalenka power into Madrid quarterfinals a day after blackout. Top seed Zverev loses

Power has been restored at the Caja Magica tennis complex and the Madrid Open resumed with a packed schedule that included second-ranked Iga Swiatek advancing to the quarterfinals

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Victorious in Madrid opener Musetti won 7-6 (3), 6-2 over Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the second round of Madrid on Saturday.

Impact In his first match since finishing as the runner-up in Monte Carlo, Musetti moved past the No. 51-ranked Argentine in straight sets across one hour and 47 minutes. The 23-year-old from Italy improves to 13-5 so far this season. Musetti will face Jan-Lennard Struff (1-1 H2H) or No. 17 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas (1-5 H2H) next.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

No. 10 seed in Madrid Musetti (thigh) has a bye in the first round of Madrid.

Impact Musetti will return to the court after he missed Barcelona due to a right thigh injury. The No. 10 seed will play Tomas Martin Etcheverry or Hamad Medjedovic in the second round.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Withdraws from Barcelona Musetti (thigh) withdrew from Barcelona before his first round match.

Impact Coming off a three-set loss in the final of Monte Carlo on Sunday, Musetti will take this week off to recover from a right thigh injury. The Italian may look to come back for Madrid next week.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE