Lorenzo Musetti Advances to Athens Semifinals
Lorenzo Musetti moved into the semifinals of the ATP 250 in Athens after defeating Alexandre Muller 6-2, 6-4 in 1 hour and 21 minutes. The Italian showcased strong serving, delivering nine aces and winning 78% of his first-serve points.
Match Highlights
- Musetti broke Muller’s serve in the opening game after a backhand error.
- He extended his lead to 3-0 with a double break and maintained control of the first set.
- Muller briefly recovered a break but Musetti regained it with a precise passing shot to close the set at love.
Second Set Summary
In the second set, Musetti started with an early break thanks to a sharp backhand down the line. Muller resisted by saving a break point in the third game, but the Italian held firm, eventually sealing victory on his third match point in the tenth game.
Opponent in the Semifinals
Musetti will face American player Sebastian Korda, who advanced by beating Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-2. Korda earned an early break in the second game, dominated his service games, and completed the match by converting his first match point.
“Musetti fired nine aces and converted key breaks to secure a commanding win in Athens.”
Author’s Summary
Lorenzo Musetti powered into the Athens semifinals with a display of consistency and control, setting up a tough clash against Sebastian Korda.