After defeating James Duckworth in straight sets (7-5, 6-1) at the 2025 National Bank Open in Toronto, Lorenzo Musetti took a moment to discuss his performance and mindset with Tennis Channel. Currently ranked No. 10 in the world, Musetti shared how he’s adapting his play style to thrive on hardcourts—a surface he’s long found challenging.
A Complicated Relationship with Hardcourts
Musetti referred to his connection with hardcourts as a “love/hate” dynamic. He admitted they test his timing, movement, and aggression more than his preferred clay surfaces. As a player known for finesse and touch, the transition hasn’t been natural. Still, he’s learned to appreciate the challenge. This season, he holds a 7-5 record on outdoor hardcourts and wins 75% of his service games—signs of steady progress.
Building Confidence Through Consistency
His victory against Duckworth marked a positive turn after a tough loss to Cameron Norrie at the Citi Open. Musetti emphasized that staying mentally resilient has been key. He’s focused on using his clay-court creativity to enhance his hardcourt strategy and stay competitive across all surfaces.
Looking Ahead to the Next Round
Next up, Musetti will face rising American star Alex Michelsen in the Round of 32. They’ve never played each other before, which adds intrigue to their match-up. Musetti’s goal is to prove that his artistic style can adapt—and shine—even on faster courts.
Musetti in Toronto, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.10, the Italian has a composed 26-10 match record in 2025. Lorenzo is now competing in Toronto where he overcame the world no.106 James Duckworth 7-5 6-1.
Lorenzo Musetti will fight against the world no.34 Alex Michelsen in the 3rd round on Thursday at 12:30 pm on CENTRE COURT. In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now on the main tour.
Lorenzo got to the final in Monte-Carlo (Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters).