Musetti speaks out about his possible disqualification: "I got a little scared"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 3 Jun 2025 | 20.48

Lorenzo Musetti, controversy. Photo: gettyimages

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It was a dull match, marked by the nerves of Lorenzo Musetti as he knew he was the favorite and his struggles to handle that situation and the wind that battered the Philippe Chatrier. The Italian managed to pull through to reach the semifinals of Roland Garros 2025 and in the press conference, he addressed both his feelings and the great controversy of the match against Frances Tiafoe.

He arrived at Roland Garros 2025 with the label of one of the main alternatives to the established power and has managed to make the most of his natural abilities to shine on clay courts. Lorenzo Musetti is in the semifinals, not without suffering and controversy. He navigated through a challenging clash against Frances Tiafoe and addressed various key aspects of it with the media, from his tennis sensations to the potential disqualification he narrowly escaped.

- Tennis sensations in his match against Tiafoe

"There was a lot of wind, making it difficult for me to find good sensations. I believe that being able to handle that poor play and the nerves of a match like this to secure the win will give me a lot of confidence. The third set was crucial, providing me with the necessary energy to close the match playing better. It wasn't easy to play today against a player like Frances because the wind reduced the clay, making the conditions faster and hindering my game. The key was that final stretch of the second set," he explained.

- Change in his serving motion

"It took me some time to find the right rhythm and the ideal service mechanics. We made a change earlier this year because I was struggling with consistency, especially in the ball toss. We decided to shorten the motion for better control. I've had some months where my serve has been very helpful, particularly in tough moments. That's crucial and proves that making this change was worth it," stated the Italian.

- Controversy of his potential disqualification

"Honestly, I think it was an unfortunate coincidence. I have to admit that I was a bit scared when I saw it because I didn't want to harm anyone. Immediately, I went to apologize to the line judge and extend those apologies to everyone. I think it was right for me to receive a warning because the chair umpire clearly saw that I had no intention of doing that. The reason they let me continue playing, I believe, was that," analyzed Lorenzo Musetti who is now in the semifinals of Roland Garros 2025.

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