For the first time in the history of the Italian Open, two Italian men have reached the semifinals, marking a significant milestone for tennis in the country. Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti have captivated the home crowd with their performances, showcasing the depth of talent in Italian tennis.
Sinner, the world number one, has been in dominant form throughout the tournament. His quarterfinal victory over Casper Ruud was nothing short of spectacular, as he dismantled the Norwegian with a commanding 6-0, 6-1 win. The performance sent a strong message to his competitors, proving that he is ready to claim his first title in Rome.
Musetti, on the other hand, has been equally impressive. His journey to the semifinals included a hard-fought win over defending champion Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals, where he triumphed 7-6 (1), 6-4. Musetti’s ability to thrive under pressure and his exceptional shot-making have made him a fan favorite at the Foro Italico.
With both players advancing to the final four, Italian tennis is experiencing a moment of celebration. The passionate crowd in Rome has been fully behind their homegrown stars, creating an electric atmosphere that has fueled their success.
Sinner will face Tommy Paul in the semifinals, while Musetti will take on Carlos Alcaraz. Regardless of the outcome, their achievements have already cemented their place in Italian tennis history, inspiring the next generation of players and proving that Italy is a force to be reckoned with on the ATP Tour.
Sinner in Rome, ranking, and results in 2025
WWWWWWWWWW Currently ranked no.1, the Italian owns a 11-0 win-loss record in 2025. Jannik is currently playing in Rome where he beat the world no.99 Mariano Navone 6-3 6-4, the world no.93 Jesper De Jong 6-4 6-2, the world no.18 Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(2) 6-3 and the world no.7 Casper Ruud 6-0 6-1.
Jannik Sinner will compete against the world no.12 Tommy Paul in the semifinal on Friday at 8:30 pm on CAMPO CENTRALE. Their actual head to head record is 3-1 for Sinner.
The Italian has won 1 title in 2025 at the Australian Open.
Jannik won 20 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) after Hamburg. The main draw will start on the 18th of May.
Musetti in Rome, ranking, and results in 2025
LLWLWWWLLW Currently the world no.9 (career-high), the Italian owns an overall 20-6 record in 2025. The Italian is currently competing in Rome where he overcame the world no.130 Otto Virtanen 6-3 6-2, the world no.29 Brandon Nakashima 6-4 6-3, the world no.11 Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-4 and the world no.2 Alexander Zverev 7-6(1) 6-4.
Lorenzo Musetti will square off with the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinal on Friday at 3:30 pm on CAMPO CENTRALE. Their record is 5-1 for Alcaraz.
Musetti reached the final in Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters).
Jannik Sinner and Lorenzo Musetti squared off only 2 times. The head to head is 2-0 for Sinner.
