Musetti: "Being a young father has made me mature and that shows on the court"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 7 May 2025 | 08.51

Lorenzo Musetti, Fatherhood. Photo: gettyimages

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He is one of the top players at the moment and is earning the consideration of a strong candidate for glory in all clay court tournaments. Lorenzo Musetti arrives at the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025 with the satisfaction of having entered the top-10, but also with the ambition to continue achieving success. This is what he expressed during the press conference.

It is often said that the challenges in a tennis player's life force maturity. Very young boys are exposed to traveling around the world for many weeks a year with the obligation to handle enormous media pressure. They are made of a different cloth, chosen by society after a tremendous selection process during their formative years. Lorenzo Musetti is already part of the absolute elite with his top-10 status, which he debuts at the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025. In the preceding press conference, he discussed various relevant aspects.

- What does being a top-10 player mean and the keys to achieving that status

"Defining a match that changed my career isn't easy, but I have to admit that my poor performance at the beginning of last year made me realize what I wanted to achieve success in this sport. I got down to work, embarked on a new path, and played in various Challenger tournaments that helped me reset. From there, I displayed a good level. I lost to Djokovic in five sets at Roland Garros, and the grass court swing was spectacular. Being a semifinalist at Wimbledon and the Olympics made me rediscover myself and be aware that I could compete at that level. From then on, I worked even harder. Being in the top-10 is a childhood dream come true," commented the Italian.

- The power of confidence and aspirations in Rome

"There is nothing better than winning matches to build confidence. Right now, my mindset when starting a tournament is to win it. I am aware that the overall level is so high that I could lose to anyone, but I also know that I have what it takes to win a title, especially on clay courts. This surface allows me to showcase my technical and tactical abilities, and I have come to Rome to win the tournament. The key to success is surrounding yourself with the right people, especially when you are transitioning from a child to an adult, entering a highly professionalized circuit. My team is like a second family to me," he emphasized.

- Influence of fatherhood on his sports career

"I remember that when I became a father last year, in March, many people criticized me for it, being so young. I must admit that the idea of how I would handle it scared me a bit, and initially, it was challenging, but I feel that for months now, we have found a perfect balance. Being a father has helped me mature and become a happier and more aware person of everything in life. This is reflected on the court," noted Lorenzo Musetti, who faces this ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025 with excitement.

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