Tsitsipas Faces Musetti in Thrilling Monte Carlo Quarterfinals

MONTE CARLO, Monaco – Stefanos Tsitsipas, the defending champion, is set to face off against 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals of the ATP Monte-Carlo Masters on Friday. Tsitsipas enters the match boasting a 5-0 head-to-head advantage over Musetti, including four victories on clay courts.

This encounter comes after Tsitsipas announced he will add former coach Goran Ivanisevic to his team following the 2025 Roland Garros. The World No. 8 has an impressive record at the Monte Carlo event, securing three titles in the last four years. His recent victory at the Dubai Open has set the stage for a strong performance on clay.

Lorenzo Musetti, currently ranked No. 16, comes into the match on a high after defeating Italian compatriot Matteo Berrettini in the Round of 16. Musetti, who earned a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been steadily improving, with strong quarterfinal finishes in Hong Kong and Argentina earlier this season.

The clash will showcase both players’ exceptional one-handed backhands, a style that tennis fans relish. “Musetti is a maestro on clay,” Tsitsipas said during a pre-match press conference. “I respect his game, but I’m here to defend my title and continue my winning streak.”

In preparation for the match, Tsitsipas has shown dominant form, having lost just two games in his previous outing. Musetti, however, appears determined to challenge Tsitsipas, knowing a victory could vault him into the top tier of players as he aims for a Top-10 ranking.

The match, scheduled for 10:25 AM ET, promises to be a tightly contested affair, with experts predicting a close battle. According to Dimers’ advanced tennis model, Tsitsipas has a 62% chance of winning, while Musetti’s odds sit at 38%.

The winner will progress to face either Grigor Dimitrov or Alex de Minaur in the semifinals, highlighting the stakes involved in this quarterfinal matchup.