Lorenzo Musetti, Italy’s current No. 2, reflected on his progress in 2025 and outlined his goals for the upcoming season in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Carrara-born player, who recently became a father for the second time, is preparing for the Australian swing after what he described as a long but rewarding year. “It was a year full of firsts that made me proud and aware. Among my highlights I would certainly include the Monte Carlo final, the semifinals in Rome and Madrid, my debut in the top 10, the first semifinal at Roland Garros, and the quarterfinals at the US Open,” Musetti said.

Improvements on faster surfaces

Musetti emphasized that his progress was not limited to clay courts. He found consistency on faster surfaces, an area that had previously been a challenge. “What made the difference this year was playing better on hard courts and improving especially on serve and the opening shots. We are working to enhance these strokes and I believe the direction is the right one. I am really happy and can’t wait to start again,” he explained. His target for 2026 is to begin strongly in Australia and finally capture a title after six consecutive final defeats since 2022.

Strengthening the team

To achieve his goals, Musetti has expanded his coaching staff by bringing in experienced Spanish coach José Perlas. “The idea of adding someone to the team was born during the week of Roland Garros. I was coming from a great period, but I felt the need for something different that could bring something new to me, to Simone, and to the whole team. Someone who could bring experience: José has plenty of that. Everything is going very well,” Musetti said.

Family life and balance

Away from the court, Musetti shared his joy at welcoming his second son, Leandro, alongside his partner Veronica and their first child, Ludovico. “With Leandro’s arrival everything has changed a bit, and it goes without saying that we are very happy. Ludovico is not jealous, on the contrary: I think he understood that the newborn is not a passing child but permanent. They are both very small and I believe that in the coming months Ludo will realize more that he has a little brother. These will be delicate moments to manage as a parent and as a couple,”

he reflected.

Musetti’s words highlight both his professional determination to reach the level of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, and his personal commitment to balancing family life with the demands of elite tennis.

Jannik Sinner in 2025

Now the world no.2, Sinner played his last match on the 16^th of November when he beat world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4) 7-5 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals to win his 25^th career title.

This year the Italian has a compiled 58-6 match record. Sinner has won 6 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Beijing, Vienna, Paris and the Nitto ATP Finals. Sinner was the finalist in Rome, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.

Carlos Alcaraz in 2025

Currently the world no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 16^th of November when he surrendered to world no.2 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 7-5 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).

Presently, during this year the Spaniard achieved a 71-9 record. The Spaniard clinched 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Barcelona, Wimbledon and the Nitto ATP Finals.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 17 times. Their current head to head is 11-6 for Alcaraz.