Lorenzo Musetti has a fantastic one-handed backhand just like his childhood idol Roger Federer. During a recent interview released by Tennis TV, Lorenzo Musetti said that the Swiss player is the greatest ever. Lorenzo commented: “I always see Roger as the greatest ever on grass…my heart is with Roger. I try to imitate him and see him as a teacher.”
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Musetti calls Federer grass GOAT:
“I see Roger as the greatest ever on grass. Even if Djokovic’s last couple years, he’s done an amazing job.. but my heart goes with Federer bc in a certain way he reminds me of my game bc I’m trying to imitate him..”
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) June 20, 2023
Musetti in London, ranking, and results in 2023
Now the world no.16 (career-high), Musetti has achieved a compiled 19-14 record in 2023. The Italian is playing in London where he conquered the world no.167 Jan Choinski 6-4 6-2.
Lorenzo Musetti will square off with the world no.35 Ben Shelton in the 2nd round. They have never competed against each other until now on the main tour.
Musetti got to the final in Australia (United Cup).
Musetti is scheduled to play next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of July.
Novak Djokovic in 2023
Currently the world no.1, Djokovic played his last match on the 11th of June when he overcame world no.4 Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the final of the French Open to win his 94th career title.
This season Novak has managed to achieve an overall 27-4 record. Novak conquered 3 titles in 2023 in Adelaide, Australian Open and French Open.
Djokovic is scheduled to compete next at the Wimbledon (Wimbledon). He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of July.
Lorenzo Musetti and Novak Djokovic squared off 4 times. Their record is 3-1 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Lorenzo Musetti won 4-6 7-5 6-4 in the 3rd round in Monte-Carlo (Monte) on the 13th of April 2023.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.