Tiafoe and Musetti Reach Quarterfinals at Roland Garros

PARIS, France — Frances Tiafoe (15) and Lorenzo Musetti (8) advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 French Open on June 2, 2025, showcasing strong performances throughout the fourth round at Roland Garros.

Tiafoe, the American star, overcame Daniel Altmaier of Germany with a dominant score of 6-1, 6-3, 6-3. His victory adds to a growing legacy as he moves further in the tournament.

Musetti, competing in his first French Open quarterfinal, defeated Holger Rune (10) in a challenging match that finished 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. Musetti’s ability to mix his shots, altering speeds and spins, ultimately overwhelmed Rune as the match progressed.

“I started when I was four and I’m really happy to be keeping the one-handed backhand,” Musetti said after his victory. He expressed his excitement for the upcoming match against Tiafoe, highlighting the support from Italian fans during the match.

The women’s singles also saw action on this day, with Aryna Sabalenka (1) and Iga Świątek (5) winning their matches to reach the quarterfinals. Sabalenka beat Jil Teichmann 6-3, 6-1, while Świątek downed Emma Raducanu 6-1, 6-2.

The draw for the upcoming quarterfinals pits Tiafoe against Musetti and Sabalenka against Świątek, promising exciting matchups. Tiafoe expressed his eagerness for the next challenge, noting how every match in Grand Slam tournaments is a new opportunity.

As the tournament progresses, expectations continue to build for these players at Roland Garros, one of the most revered events in tennis.