ATP ace Lorenzo Musetti would not teach his son the one-handed backhand
Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti still has a mathematical chance to qualify for the Nitto ATP Finals, which will take place in Turin from November 9 to 16. To achieve this, he must win the Athens ATP 250 tournament this week.
Musetti was surpassed by Felix Auger-Aliassime in the ATP Race after the Canadian reached the final at the Paris Masters 1000. The Italian has not lifted a title in over three years and faced significant difficulties in his recent match against Swiss veteran Stan Wawrinka, narrowly winning in three sets after saving two match points in the second-set tiebreak.
“Stanimal’s” mistakes at key points of the tiebreak allowed Musetti to complete a valuable comeback.
Throughout the contest, Musetti struggled to control tension and rarely produced his best tennis, but his perseverance ultimately paid off. Analysts agree that Musetti deserves a spot at the ATP Finals, as 2025 has been the most successful year of his career so far, marked by newfound consistency.
He particularly excelled on red clay, reaching the Monte Carlo final and the Roland Garros semifinals before an early-summer injury slowed his momentum. Nevertheless, he demonstrated progress on faster surfaces too, reaching the quarterfinals at the US Open, where he lost to compatriot Jannik Sinner.
Author’s Summary
Musetti’s 2025 season highlights his resilience and growth, proving his readiness for the ATP Finals after years of inconsistency and injury setbacks.