Musetti triumphs: First semi-final at the French Open 2023!

Musetti triumphs: First semi-final at the French Open 2023!

Lorenzo Musetti caused a sensation at the French Open 2023 in Paris - and with a remarkable coup! The Italian tennis player, seeded number 8, prevailed after a nerve-wracking quarter-final against the American player Frances Tiafoe (number 15) and is now the first semi-finalist in the men's competition. Musetti won the match 6:2, 4:6, 7:5, 6:2 after 2 hours and 47 minutes and will now face either Carlos Alcaraz (ESP, No. 2) or Tommy Paul (USA, No. 12) in the next round.

In a thrilling game, Musetti had to contend with adverse conditions in the stadium. The wind in particular presented him with challenges in the third set, but he mastered them with flying colors. This set was decisive: Musetti managed the break to make it 7:5, gained additional self-confidence and started the fourth set with a break to make it 2-0, before he quickly took the lead 4-1 and won the game with another break to make it 6-2. This meant that Musetti was able to equalize his current record against Tiafoe to 4:4.

A career highlight

Musetti is happy about this great success and emphasizes that it is his first time reaching a semi-final at the French Open. Last year he had already reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon. Personal development plays a big role for him: fatherhood has inspired him to become more professional in his daily routine and training. Musetti also plays with a one-handed backhand, which is quite rare on the tour and also sets him apart from other players.

With the next match, Musetti could even climb into the top 5 in the live ranking for the first time, depending on the results of other players like Novak Djokovic. The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, is the only Grand Slam tournament on clay and attracts numerous tennis fans in Paris every year. In 2023, a new record was set with 633,222 spectators, which impressively underlines the popularity of this tournament. The organizer is the International Tennis Federation (ITF), and the tournament has been held at the Stade Roland Garros since 1891.

Look at the competitors

Carlos Alcaraz, the current French Open titleholder, also has a good chance of a deep run in the tournament. After reaching the quarter-finals last year, he is in strong form again this year. Alcaraz defeated Denis Shapovalov in straight sets and wants to continue his winning ways. The match against Musetti will take place on June 4, 2023 and promises to be an exciting duel.

There is a lot at stake for Musetti, but the Italian has brilliantly defeated all his opponents in this tournament so far and hasn't lost a set, including 14th seed Cameron Norrie, whom he beat 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. The coming days will show whether he can carry the momentum and how far he can advance in this prestigious tournament.

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