Lorenzo Musetti Defeats Alexandre Muller to Reach Athens Semifinals
Lorenzo Musetti advanced to the semifinals of the ATP 250 tournament in Athens after a convincing 6-2, 6-4 victory over Alexandre Muller. The Italian completed the match in 1 hour and 21 minutes, delivering nine aces and winning 78% of his first-serve points.
First Set
The world number nine broke early, converting his second break point in the opening game after Muller’s backhand error. Musetti then gained a double break in the third game with another clean backhand, moving ahead 3-0. Although Muller recovered one break in the fourth game, Musetti struck again in the seventh with a precise passing shot and sealed the set with a hold at love in the eighth game.
Second Set
Musetti maintained control in the second set, earning an immediate break with a backhand down the line. Muller managed to save a break point in the third game, but both players held serve until the ninth. Musetti missed two match points but closed the match on his third in the 10th game, confirming his place in the semifinal.
Next Opponent
In the next round, Musetti will face American player Sebastian Korda, who defeated Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-2. Korda established an early lead with a break in the second game, consolidated it by holding in the third, and closed out the set on his first set point. He broke Kecmanovic twice in the second set — in the first and seventh games — finishing the match on his first match point.
“Musetti fired nine aces and won 78% of his first serve points.”
Summary by Author
Musetti’s confident win over Muller highlighted his strong serve and sharp shot-making, setting up a semifinal clash against the in-form American, Sebastian Korda.