Lorenzo Musetti recently won the match against his countryman, Matteo Berrettini, at the Monte Carlo Masters.
The 23-year-old Italian player described this victory as his most difficult one so far. In a match against two countrymen and friends, Lorenzo described this victory in front of a divided crowd at the prestigious clay-court event.
After the match, Lorenzo expressed his feelings and thoughts on winning the game to an interviewer’s question. Lorenzo said, “I’d probably put it as #1,” Musetti said when asked to rank the victory. “The difficulty of playing a friend, a teammate… this match on this special court for me and Matteo… we shared many moments here in Monte Carlo where we live.”
Lorenzo emphasized the unique atmosphere in the stadium, which was created by his fans and Matteo’s fans, “We had a 50/50 crowd. It was everything even,” he said. “One of the toughest challenges for me this season. I’m grateful to be the winner today.”
This match came out to be a little more difficult for Matteo, who was seen struggling physically during the later stages of the match. However, Lorenzo was calm and focused during the entire match, which eventually helped him to the victory.
This victory is important for Lorenzo to build momentum on his preferred clay surface ahead in the competition.
For Berrettini, who has been working his way back from injuries, the defeat will sting — not just because of the loss, but because of the circumstances in which it came. Nevertheless, the match served as a reminder of the depth of Italian men’s tennis, with both players showcasing high-level shot-making and sportsmanship.
Musetti will now look to build on this emotional victory as he continues his campaign in Monte Carlo, with the confidence of having passed one of his biggest tests of the year so far.
