Musetti does not rule out Djokovic: "He knows perfectly how to play a Grand Slam"

Carlos Navarro | 6 Jan 2025 | 21.04

Lorenzo Musetti. Source: Getty

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The fall of Novak Djokovic in Brisbane against Reilly Opelka raised alarms in certain parts of the tennis scene. The Serbian, in a season where he is seeking to rediscover his best form consistently, unexpectedly lost in his only preparation tournament before the Australian Open 2025, sparking some doubts about his approach to the 25th Grand Slam. Should we rule him out of the competition? Would it be wise to make this decision?

Few people can provide an opinion with more weight than those who have precisely faced Nole in these situations. Lorenzo Musetti is one of them, and the Italian, who has experienced firsthand the pressure that Novak instills in events like this, is very clear that the Serbian still has plenty to offer and that we should not underestimate his title chances. This was stated from Hong Kong, where he competed last week, in words to the SCMP.

"If his physical condition remains stable, Novak will always be in contention for Grand Slams. He is a danger to anyone, whether Jannik, Sascha, or Carlitos. Novak is always a threat, and he knows how to compete in these kinds of events, under the conditions of a Grand Slam", made it clear the Italian, who, however, has a clear favorite for Melbourne, someone with whom he shares a flag and many experiences. "Last year, Sinner showed that he is now one step ahead of the rest, he had a fantastic season."

FULFILLING DREAMS

On a personal level, Australia is a place where Lorenzo has rarely showcased his best form. There is something about the start of the season that doesn't quite convince the Italian, who needs matches under his belt to find his top form. Therefore, Musetti is determined to change this trend and improve his performances in Australian territory, moving closer to a small personal goal.

"My best result at the Australian Open is the second round, and I know I can do better than that. I have the confidence to achieve my goal of reaching the second week of all Grand Slams", highlighted the Italian, supporting this objective with the confidence he gained from a great 2024, achieving milestones like earning an Olympic medal for his country: "I achieved things I had dreamed of. The last time an Italian won an Olympic medal in tennis was 100 years ago, so it was a great feeling, for my country and for me. Moreover, Wimbledon gave me a lot of confidence in Grand Slams; I had never gone that far before.". Let's see if Australia, therefore, strengthens the 'Musetti 2.0' in Grand Slams.

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