Musetti downs Fritz in Lyon for ‘dream’ first title in four years
Italy's Lorenzo Musetti beats American Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4 in the Lyon final to claim his first ATP title since 2022.
Former world number five Lorenzo Musetti claimed his first ATP title since 2022, defeating American Taylor Fritz in the final of the 250 event in Lyon. The 24-year-old Italian dominated the 81-minute match, breaking serve early in each set and forcing his second-seeded opponent into 28 unforced errors. This victory marked Musetti's third title on the main tour, following wins in Hamburg and Naples last season. It also ended a seven-match losing streak in tournament showpieces.
Musetti's journey to the final was far from easy. He had to overcome a grueling three-and-a-half-hour quarter-final against France's Luca Van Assche, followed by a lengthy last-four match against compatriot Fabio Cobolli, during which he saved four match points. Despite the physical and mental demands of these matches, Musetti maintained a strong fighting spirit, as he acknowledged after the win.
He expressed gratitude to his team and credited his improved mental state and fluid tennis as key factors in his performance. Musetti described winning the title as a "dream" he didn't want to wake up from.
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