Lorenzo Musetti, Sebastian Korda and Frances Tiafoe are some of the top players to watch playing the qualifications on Saturday in Madrid.
Lorenzo Musetti had an outstanding run at the ATP 500 in Acapulco, where he reached the semi-finals starting from the qualifications. The Italian has s an incredible potential that coupled with his entertaining tennis, makes him one of the most watchable players on tour. However, Lorenzo lost three of his last four matches and therefore, he is looking forward to reversing the trend starting from the qualification in Madrid, where he will face Radu Albot. The Italian is expected to win in straights sets.
Sebastian Korda impressed with his run in Miami when he reached the quarterfinals. However, the upcoming American lost his next 3 matches. Sebastian is definitely the favorite in his first round of qualifications Madrid since he will face 18-year-old and world no. 603 Arthur Cazaux that is used to play at Futures and Challenger level.
Frances Tiafoe will also start his run in Madrid from the qualifications. The entertaining American player had a tough draw in Spain since he will face Marco Cecchinato in the first round of the qualifications. Still, Frances may win this match in three sets.
Lorenzo Musetti in 2021
Ranked world no.83 (career-high), the Italian played his last match on the 21st of April when he lost to world no.20 Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6 6-3 6-0 in the 2nd round in Barcelona (draw).
This season the Italian has achieved an overall 21-11 record. Lorenzo Musetti’s best result of the current season was getting to the final in the Antalya Challenger and the Biella 2 Challenger.
Sebastian Korda in 2021
Now the world no.65, Sebastian played his last match on the 27th of April when he was overcome by world no.115 Daniel Elahi Galan Riveros 6-1 7-6(7) in the 1st round in Munich (draw).
Currently, during this year Korda has achieved a compiled 15-7 win-loss record. This year, The American conquered 1 title in the Quimper Challenger. Sebastian got to the final in Delray Beach.
Lorenzo Musetti and Sebastian Korda have never clashed against each other.
Frances Tiafoe in 2021
Currently ranked no.64, Tiafoe played his last match on the 26th of April when he was defeated by world no.105 Kevin Anderson 4-6 7-6(6) 7-6(4) in the 1st round in Estoril (draw).
Currently, during this season the American has a 10-9 win-loss record.
