Musetti: "With this attitude, I will soon return to my level"

Lorenzo Musetti is aware that he needs to be patient to regain his best form, but he knows that this Mutua Madrid Open 2026 could be a good opportunity to accelerate that process. After convincingly defeating Hurkacz, he appeared in the mixed zone of the tournament to address matters of great interest.

The current moment of Lorenzo Musetti is understood from a dual perspective: the search for continuity after a period marked by physical problems and the need to feel competitive again in crucial moments. At the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, the Italian has shown clear signs of growth, especially in emotional and tactical management of demanding matches.

This is what Musetti said after debuting in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026

Feelings in Madrid and adapting to the altitude

"The court is very nice, the exhibition at the Bernabéu was very interesting for sport in general. It's a good idea to attract people who don't follow tennis. Today was a difficult match; I knew that his ranking doesn't reflect the player he is and that here, with the altitude, I had to play a great match to win. I am very happy and proud of how I managed the match."

Recovery and learning after the injury

"The most important thing about the match is how I managed the tough situations. Today there were many difficult moments that I handled well, and it's something I had missed in the last month. Being out of tournaments means you don't experience those situations, and only the actual match gives you those feelings of tension. Today, I think I did very well in that, and I feel that I have taken a step forward."

Next opponent: Tallon Griekspoor

"We have had some interesting matches, especially in Rotterdam, which I won with match points, and I remember it well. But I don't think there is much reference because it will be the first meeting on clay. He is a great server, a big hitter from the baseline; it won't be easy. I have to try to disrupt his rhythm, his game; I think that's the strategy I need to apply."

Technology and tennis: a personal view

"I think it's a bit of a strange response because that's what you pay your coach for, not to use artificial intelligence. I'm not a big fan of that, especially in tennis. With my team, I have a better connection; we understand the game and the players. I don't think artificial intelligence is the key; it's a strange method to prepare for a match, but everyone does what they want."

Tournament formats and energy management

"If you want to play well, two-week tournaments give you more rest in terms of energy. But it can be difficult if you lose early and have to wait a long time to play again. This year has been good for me because I have played many matches and had rest days within the tournament, so in terms of energy, it has been positive."

Authority in critical moments

"I closed that game and the tie-break with a lot of authority, taking risks with the serve and the forehand. I was a bit unlucky on some points, but I didn't complain. I thought about what I had to do to change the situation, and that gave me strength. I think the opponent saw that he was facing a determined and stubborn player in winning the match, and that mentality is what I need now."

Confidence and competitive evolution

"It gives me the awareness that if I maintain this attitude in tough moments, I can take steps forward and regain my best level. I have worked very well in the last month, on and off the court, and I knew that the first matches would be challenging in this aspect. I am very happy with how I managed the match because I knew it was a tough debut."

Lorenzo Musetti is rebuilding his confidence from real competition, where feelings cannot be simulated. At the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, beyond the result, he has regained something essential: the ability to compete under pressure and make brave decisions in crucial moments, an indispensable step to rediscover his best self.