"Musetti 'heats up' a duel against Sinner: 'The idea of breaking his streak drives me crazy'"

Carlos Navarro | 2 Sep 2025 | 00.54

Could Musetti be capable of stopping Sinner? Source: Getty

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Lorenzo Musetti already reaches the quarterfinals of the US Open 2025 after a great performance against Jaume Munar. It may not have been the match we expected, but the Italian has few faults: he delivered a great performance, dominating the baseline with his forehand, varying heights and rhythms constantly, and efficiently preparing for a potential tough challenge in the next round.

Bets predict an Italian derby against Jannik Sinner, who will first have to deal with the always unpredictable Alexander Bublik; no one better than Lolo, a compatriot who has closely witnessed the meteoric streak of the San Candido player, to analyze the motivations behind that potential duel. He did it in a very interesting press conference where he also talked about his ability to 'come alive' in New York City.

- Victory over Munar in an unexpected way

"I think I didn't expect to win, not to say it was easy, but it was comfortable in a way. I believe I played a very solid match from start to finish, and the word 'consistency' probably defines this match. I am very proud of what I am doing, and I think it has been one of my best matches so far on this surface."

- Recalling the frustration of the weeks after the injury, where he barely won matches and still felt discomfort

"I think the worst moment I've experienced so far was in Cincinnati, when I lost to Bonzi. The three matches with Norrie, Michelsen, and Bonzi, I had the feeling that I played the same match three times and lost all three because I never had the courage to take the lead, be aggressive, and dominate on the court. That’s what scared me the most, what I found hardest to accept. I also believe that playing some extra matches in doubles with Lorenzo (Sonego) gave me the extra confidence I needed to realize that I wasn't playing so badly, that I simply needed to adjust my behavior and mentality a bit on the court to return to this level."

- How he deals with tough moments: does he usually confide in members of his team?

"It's clear that, as tennis players, we spend a lot of time alone. Of course, we talk to ourselves most of the time, I believe everyone does. Having a relationship like the one you ask about with my team, my family, with my best friends, to whom I feel I can always share everything about how I feel... that is the most important thing, being honest, that's how you deal with problems".

- Possible face-off against Sinner

"He is the best player in the world, so I think he is the greatest challenge in our sport right now. Those are things that excite me, the idea of breaking his incredible streak. He is the ultimate champion. He knows the conditions here perfectly. However, the pressure will be on his side. Jannik has a fantastic mindset, but I believe I must take advantage of that and be prepared to win the match."

If I were to face Bublik, Sascha is a completely unpredictable player. He is having a spectacular season, started playing very well on clay as well, which has given him a lot of confidence. He won a great match against Tommy Paul, and I think it will be a tough duel for both. It will be a nice match, interesting to follow tonight".

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Musetti "calienta" un duelo ante Sinner: "La idea de romper su racha me vuelve loco"

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