Tsitsipas Faces Off Against Rising Star Musetti in Monte Carlo Quarterfinals

PARIS, France — Stefanos Tsitsipas, the Greek tennis star and defending champion, will face Italian rising star Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals of the ATP Monte-Carlo Masters on Friday. As the two players clash on the clay courts, both are looking to make a significant impact in the tournament.

Tsitsipas, currently ranked No. 8 in the world, is coming off a successful run earlier this year, having secured victory at the Dubai Open. With a remarkable record at the Principality, he has won three of the past four titles. After announcing the addition of former coach Goran Ivanisevic to his team post-Roland Garros 2025, Tsitsipas aims to continue his strong performance on clay.

In his previous match, Tsitsipas showcased a dominant display, dropping only two games on his way to the quarterfinals. He holds a perfect head-to-head record of 5-0 against Musetti, indicating a history of success on outdoor clay courts.

On the other hand, Musetti, the 13th seed, has been making waves this season, including a notable Round of 16 victory over fellow Italian Matteo Berrettini, who had previously eliminated top seed Alexander Zverev. Currently ranked No. 16 in the world and a bronze medalist from the 2024 Paris Olympics, Musetti is seeking to elevate his profile further by advancing past the quarterfinals.

This match is highly anticipated, with both players known for their exceptional one-handed backhand shots. According to recent predictions, Tsitsipas holds a 62% chance of winning based on advanced simulations, while Musetti’s chances sit at 38%, according to Dimers data analyst Greg Butyn.

“Employing the latest data, we simulated Friday’s Musetti-Tsitsipas match 10,000 times,” Butyn stated. “Our simulations indicate that Tsitsipas is the more likely winner, but Musetti is certainly a worthy opponent.”

If Tsitsipas wins, he will advance to the semifinals, where he could meet either Grigor Dimitrov or Alex de Minaur. Meanwhile, Musetti hopes to flip the script on their rivalry and secure a victory that could propel him into the elite ranks of tennis.

The match is set to commence at 10:25 AM ET. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the two enter the court, ready to battle it out on the red clay.