Lorenzo Musetti celebrated a stunning first win at the ATP Tour Finals, beating Australian Alex de Minaur 7‑5, 3‑6, 7‑5 in a nail‑biting match that kept his hopes alive in the Jimmy Connors Group. The Italian came back from 3‑5 down in the final set, turning his match into a thrilling 2‑1–1 record for the group.
After the win, Musetti will take on world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz of Spain in his third match on Thursday. Alcaraz is aiming for his first Nitto ATP Finals title and already tops the group with two straight victories over De Minaur and Fritz. The four top players still have a chance to qualify for the semi‑finals, so every match counts.
Musetti’s triumph came on the clinching point of his second match point. He blasted a passing forehand winner that echoed through the court, then celebrated with his crew on the sidelines as the crowd roared. The match lasted 2 hours and 47 minutes, showcasing how the young Italian keeps his cool under pressure.
After a shaky second set, Musetti rediscovered his rhythm. He survived a breathtaking 31‑shot rally at 4‑3, 30‑all, which featured a no‑handed tweener on the forehand side and left both players breathless. During that rally, both players were flat on the court, but Musetti kept his focus. When De Minaur served for the match, Musetti broke serve, then rode a surge of momentum and the loud cheers from the audience to seal a huge victory.
This is Musetti’s first appearance at the ATP Tour Finals, and he did so after a career‑best season. He reached the finals of Monte‑Carlo, Chengdu and Athens, finishing the season with a 45‑21 record on tour. Prior to 2025, the Italian never recorded more than 40 tour‑level wins in a year – a milestone he has comfortably surpassed.
With that win, Musetti stays in the hunt, his confidence higher than ever. The next challenge, a face‑to‑face with Alcaraz, will be a true test of his growing talent and stamina. Tennis fans worldwide will be watching to see whether Musetti can keep the momentum going and possibly make history at this prestigious event.
Source: ianslive
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