Lorenzo Musetti

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Nie mogłem oglądać, ale wielkie gratulacje, Lorenzo. Meny mor tu kom.

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ATP Rzym 2020 R2:

200 Quentin Halys 274
201 Lorenzo Musetti 274
202 Rudolf Molleker 273

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Nishikori przeszkodą dzielącą od Top-200.

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Kolejny krok poczyniony. Będzie Top-200!

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ATP Rzym 2020: 3. runda M-1000 po raz pierwszy.

[Q] Lorenzo Musetti d. Kei Nishikori 63 64

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Musetti Extends Giant Killing Run, Tops Nishikori In Rome

Spoiler:

Italian qualifier upsets another top star

Lorenzo Musetti proved that his first-round victory over Stan Wawrinka was no fluke on Thursday night as he continued his giant-killing run at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

The 18-year-old qualifier showed no fear in dispatching former World No. 4 Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-4 at the Foro Italico for a clash against Dominik Koepfer or fifth seed Gael Monfils. Musetti is the first Italian teenager to reach the last 16 in Rome since 19-year-old Diego Nargiso in 1989.

“It was an incredible match,” said Musetti, in an on-court interview. “I think I played really smart, as he was playing close to the baseline. It was different to Wawrinka, they are great champions. I am really happy right now. I felt really good on my forehand from the beginning. I could play more offensively on return, than against Stan.”

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Musetti, currently No. 249 in the FedEx ATP Rankings, saved three break points at 1-1 in the first set, then showcased easy power off both wings to break Nishikori in the third game. Musetti’s weight of shot kept Nishikori behind the baseline and he clinched the 43-minute opener with a smash winner — his 11th winner of the set.

Nishikori, who earned his first victory since 28 August 2019 over Albert Ramos-Vinolas on Monday, drew on years of experience to save two break points at 2-3, and while the Japanese star was unable to convert two break points in the next game, he was left to rue missing a volley when Musetti served at 3-4, 0/30.

At 4-4, with Nishikori serving at 30/15, the floodlights went off on Court Centrale and play resumed after a 12-minute delay. Musetti won three of the next four points to break for his second ATP Tour win, then calmly recovered from 0/30 when serving for the match.

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ATP Rzym 2020 R3:

178 Steven Diez 322
179 Lorenzo Musetti 319
180 Jay Clarke 318

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21.09.2020

Najwyższy ranking w karierze: 180

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CH Forli QF:

170 Dmitrij Popko 336
171 Lorenzo Musetti 334
172 Alessandro Giannessi 334

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Musetti's Magic: 18-Year-Old Ousts Tiafoe For Third Top 100 Win In One Week

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Lorenzo Musetti's rise continues at the ATP Challenger Tour event in Forli

We've seen it many times before. A lower-ranked player has a breakthrough week on the ATP Tour, only to return to the Challenger level and struggle to find the same energy and fire on the court.

Lorenzo Musetti is having no such trouble. The Italian booked his spot in the quarter-finals at the Internazionali di Tennis Citta di Forli on Wednesday, downing Frances Tiafoe 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. He rallied from a break down in the deciding set to topple the top seed and World No. 67. In what has been an unforgettable nine-day stretch for the teenager, he has now secured three Top 100 wins in that span.

"I went on court knowing that the match would be very tough from the beginning," said Musetti. "Serving at a high level became key right away. He served very well from the start and it was very difficult to break him. However, I felt that I could have my chances in the rallies and I believe I won almost all the longer points. That was a reassuring thought during the match, so even after I lost the second set and fell behind a break in the third, I had a very positive reaction. I went up a gear and started dictating with my forehand."


For Musetti, it would be understandable to experience a dip in energy, but he's picked up right where he left off at the Foro Italico. Last week, in Rome, Musetti made his ATP Masters 1000 debut. The 18-year-old native son earned his first Top 50 wins over Stan Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori, storming into the Round of 16 at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.

Musetti captured all the headlines in Rome, earning instant celebrity status as he surged into the Top 200 of the FedEx ATP Rankings. One week later, the #NextGenATP star is suddenly the player to beat as he returns to action on the ATP Challenger Tour in nearby Forli.

"I feel like my shape is really good and my game is following, even the shoulder problem that I had in Rome seems to be gone. I recovered perfectly from last week and I really feel in a good form now and do not fear facing players that are ranked higher than me. Obviously, we will see in the next round."

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Musetti will bid for a fourth Top 100 win in 10 days when he faces countryman Andreas Seppi on Thursday. Fourth seed Salvatore Caruso and sixth seed Lloyd Harris also remain in a stacked top half of the draw.

A first Challenger final appearance remains the top priority for the surging 18-year-old.

"Especially with so many people out here cheering for me, it would be a little dream of mine if it comes true," Musetti said of potentially winning his first title in Forli. "So obviously, I hope I can win the trophy this week."

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CH Forli SF:

164 Ernests Gulbis 351
165 Lorenzo Musetti 351
166 Botic Van de Zandschulp 343

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CH Forli F:

153 Ernests Gulbis 378
154 Lorenzo Musetti 376
155 Marcel Granollers 367

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Musetti: "The Real Work Was In The Challengers"

Spoiler:

Italian teen enjoyed ATP Tour breakthrough in Rome after cutting his teeth on the ATP Challenger Tour

It was exactly one year ago that Lorenzo Musetti experienced one of the biggest tests of his young career.

The Italian teen was standing on Center Court at the prestigious AON Open Challenger in Genova, Italy, facing former World No. 16 Philipp Kohlschreiber. For a 17-year-old first embarking on his professional career, the moment could not get any bigger.

Located just one hour from his hometown of La Spezia, the coastal city of Genova was essentially a home tournament for Musetti. Friends and family flocked to the Valletta Cambiaso to watch Italy's future star compete on one of the country's brightest stages.

The crowd was packed beyond capacity as day turned to dusk on a Wednesday evening. Floodlights illuminated the stadium, creating a surreal atmosphere for the teen. He had never competed in such a vibrant and energetic environment before. The ATP Challenger Tour in Italy features many festive backdrops, but they are nothing like this.

Akin to the Foro Italico in Rome, the venue features large trees surrounding the main stadium and ampitheater-style seating. A total of 2,500 people witnessed their native son battle for one hour and 26 minutes, eventually falling to Kohlschreiber 6-4, 6-4.

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Musetti vs. Kohlschreiber, Genova 2019

What a difference a year makes. Twelve months later, Musetti had the opportunity to compete at the Foro Italico itself. This time, he was ready for the moment. Not intimidated or fazed in the slightest, the teenager reached the Round of 16 at his home ATP Masters 1000 event. This time, there were no fans in the stands, but the tension was just as palpable. Statement wins over Stan Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori thrust Musetti into the spotlight, which he embraced like a seasoned veteran.

How was Musetti able to make such a significant transition so quickly? The Italian credits his experiences on the ATP Challenger Tour.

"Last year, after I won the Australian Open juniors, I started this process. It was not easy at the beginning, but as I played more matches and saw my ranking go up, it helped me a lot," said Musetti. "The experience in Rome was great, but the real work was in the month before, when I was playing the Challengers in Todi, Trieste and Cordenons. Those were an amazing three tournaments and I played a lot of important matches. I entered Rome with a lot of trust in my game."


For all teenagers emerging from the junior ranks, the ATP Challenger Tour is the training ground. It's where you build your game and develop your talents, while maturing on and off the court. That said, very few 17-year-olds have the opportunity to compete at such a high level throughout the year. But that was the reality for Musetti in 2019.

The Italian federation has made the Challenger circuit a priority. With a total of 18 tournaments held in 2019, they emphasized the importance of developing talent. Musetti cut his teeth against some of the best players in the game, including Kohlschreiber. In fact, he would face a total of eight players inside the Top 120 of the FedEx ATP Rankings last year. For a 17-year-old emerging from juniors, that is invaluable exposure. While Musetti would lose the majority of those matches and posted a 17-17 record at the Challenger level, those defeats only made him stronger.

"It's hard to explain, but it's really difficult at the Challenger level," Musetti added. "Each match is really tough and you have to play 100 per cent. Every player is hungry here and you have to earn every win. It's more complicated than juniors, because there the boys are boys, but here they are men. And they play like it. I'm always trying to focus on improving at this level."

Among players aged 18 & under, Musetti (34) and countryman Jannik Sinner (35) led the ATP Challenger Tour in matches played last year. While Sinner's ascent was nearly unprecedented, soaring from outside the Top 500 to the year-end Top 100, it was Musetti's slow and steady approach that is now paying off.

"His success pushes me and it gives me a fire to try to do better. Jannik had an amazing season and it makes me work harder to see him like that," Musetti said. "I hope to have the level like Jannik, because he is the best of us in Italy. I think that will come soon for me."


In Italy, tennis is beginning to take over the sporting culture. With a bevy of Challengers, the historic Internazionali BNL d'Italia, as well as the Next Gen ATP Finals in Milan and Nitto ATP Finals moving to Torino in 2021, the European nation has become a hub for the sport. It's only a matter of time before this inspires even more young Italians to pick up a racquet.

Thrown into the fire at the Challenger level, Musetti and his longtime coach Simone Tartarini have greatly benefitted from their time spent on the circuit. It's all about trusting the process. After claiming just two Top 100 wins in 2019, the teen has surpassed that total this week in Forli alone. He will look to make it four such victories in a row when he faces World No. 89 Thiago Monteiro in Saturday's championship. A maiden Challenger title is on the line.

From outside the Top 400 just one year ago to knocking on the door of the Top 100, Musetti says he's ready to take the next step.

"I know I still have to work hard to improve, but I'm in my first final and I take that as a positive. I'm just very happy to be in a final for the first time and we'll see what happens tomorrow."

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