Italian tennis sensation Lorenzo Musetti faced a tumultuous conclusion to 2023, marked by a series of setbacks and a notable lack of victories from the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing to the Davis Cup Finals. Despite the struggles, Musetti managed to secure a victory during the Davis Cup, contributing to Italy’s success, but also faced six consecutive defeats during this period.
Looking forward to the upcoming season, Musetti has implemented significant changes to his support team. He has enlisted the expertise of Corrado Barazzutti, a crucial addition who will collaborate with coach Simone Tartarini. In an exclusive interview with OA Sport, Musetti addressed the criticism he faced after the challenging period, stating, “Yes, it’s true, I was full of criticism as unfortunately happens when you lose a few more games.”
Acknowledging the competitive nature of tennis and the need for more than just talent to achieve success, Musetti emphasized the importance of working diligently to maintain consistent performance levels throughout the year. He expressed his primary objective of reclaiming a spot within the top 20 rankings, setting his sights on gradual progress and improvement.
Musetti’s determination and strategic adjustments in his coaching setup reflect his commitment to overcoming setbacks and emerging stronger in the upcoming tennis season. As he prepares to navigate the challenges ahead, Musetti’s focus remains unwavering on enhancing his game and making a resilient comeback on the professional circuit.
Lorenzo Musetti in 2023
LWWWLLWWWL Ranked world no.27, the Italian played his last match on the 25th of November when he lost to world no.54 Miomir Kecmanovic 6-7(7) 6-2 6-1 in the Rubber 1 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Presently, during this year Musetti has achieved a composed 32-29 match record. Lorenzo Musetti’s best result of the current year was reaching the final in Australia.
Lorenzo Musetti |
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