Lorenzo Musetti has entered the ATP Top 10 for the first time, thanks to a strong clay-court season. While Jannik Sinner continues to grab global headlines, Musetti is quietly climbing the ranks with his unique blend of flair and power.
Currently placed sixth in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin, he is in a strong position to qualify for the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals. This season, Musetti reached the semi-finals at Roland Garros and three major ATP Masters 1000 events — Monte-Carlo, Madrid, and Rome. He also finished runner-up in Monaco.
“Definitely [Turin] is my biggest goal,” Musetti told ATPTour.com. “But of course I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself… definitely there’s many, many points to catch.”
Hard-Court Season Is the Next Test
Musetti’s clay record stands at 19 wins and 4 losses this year. However, his performance on hard courts tells a different story — a modest 6-5 record so far, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
He suffered a first-round loss at Wimbledon against Nikoloz Basilashvili. Just two days before the match, Musetti fell ill with a virus that drained his energy. “I lost almost three kilos, so I was not in great shape,” he said. “I didn’t have the energy and the strength to play as I can.”
He then lost to Cameron Norrie in Washington, extending his losing streak to three matches, dating back to the Roland Garros semi-final.
Despite the recent slump, Musetti has shown his intent to improve. He entered the North American hard-court swing determined to adapt his game. “When I feel the ball, when I play well, I can stay [in extended backhand-to-backhand exchanges]… there’s many disadvantages, I would say, if you play one‑handed backhand.”
Coach, Consistency, and Italy’s Tennis Boom
Simone Tartarini, Musetti’s coach since age eight, continues to guide him both on and off the court. Their long-standing relationship has shaped Musetti into one of the most promising players in world tennis. “We really followed each other not just in terms of connection, but also in terms of opinions for life, for tennis… our relationship is growing so much during our time together.”
Musetti reached a career-high of No. 6 in June 2025. He now stands among seven Italians ranked inside the ATP Top 50. This rise is the result of solid backing from the Italian Tennis Federation. “We have many Futures, many Challengers, many ATPs… also the federation invests money in junior programs… these kind of investments, I think they are paying off.”
If Musetti continues to improve on faster surfaces, he could take the spotlight alongside Sinner in Turin this November.
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