dailyloe.com – Lorenzo Musetti, the Italian tennis player, is optimistic about his performance at the Mutua Madrid Open following a challenging season marked by injuries. After a heartbreaking retirement at the Australian Open in January, where he led Novak Djokovic by two sets in the quarter-finals, Musetti has participated in only three tournaments this year.
The 24-year-old faced early exits in both Indian Wells and Monte-Carlo, but he showed promising signs with a quarter-final appearance in Barcelona. Musetti stated, “I have been dealing with some injuries and issues after the Australian Open, so I needed to take a little bit more time to recover and be as healthy as possible.”
He emphasized the importance of playing matches to regain his form, saying, “I also needed matches and tournaments to find again the perfect shape on court, especially in a match.” Musetti recalled his positive memories from last year’s tournament in Madrid, expressing his eagerness to start the event this year.
In 2025, Musetti had a remarkable clay-court season, achieving a 19-4 record on the surface, as noted by the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index. He made history as the first Italian to reach at least the semi-finals at all three Masters 1000 clay events—Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and Rome—as well as at Roland Garros in the same year.
Despite a setback with an early loss to Valentin Vacherot in Monte-Carlo this year, Musetti’s performance in Barcelona provided a boost. He secured victories over Martin Landaluce and Corentin Moutet, which helped him build momentum ahead of his return to Madrid.
Musetti reflected on his Barcelona quarter-final run, saying, “It was, for sure, better than the others. The most important thing is that I played three matches with the right mentality.” He also noted his effective practice regimen in the lead-up to the tournament, reinforcing his belief that “the results will arrive.”
Match sharpness is crucial for Musetti, who is also focused on managing his physical condition. His movement during the match against Moutet indicated that he is making progress in finding the right balance.
