Lorenzo Musetti has a chance to become one of the game's biggest superstars

[Checkmate]

Musetti has an iconic game and an even better personality. If only he can get his radar on-target on this momentous evening, he could brand himself in Superstardom overnight.

 

[BeatlesFan]

 

[dking68]

I can see him having a guga career if he really taps into his potential. He will win Roland Garros with the right coaching and fitness I think

 

[nolefam_2024]

He has become physically strong now. His game is good, not the best but physically he is becoming a beast like Tsitsipas. Will serve him good.

 

[dking68]

He has become physically strong now. His game is good, not the best but physically he is becoming a beast like Tsitsipas. Will serve him good.

I honestly see him upsetting Alcaraz. I think hard courts are better for Alcaraz playing style. Musetti has the ideal game for clay, amazing variety and defends like a madman

 

[kevin qmto]

Idk. I that rough spell he had about a year ago where he lost in the first round of like 5 events in a row is still too fresh in my memory to think now is his time.

 

[dking68]

Idk. I that rough spell he had about a year ago where he lost in the first round of like 5 events in a row is still too fresh in my memory to think now is his time.

He’s a pure dirtballer. He loves clay. Remember RG 2021? Guy almost beat Djokovic. He lost due to fitness not lack of belief

 

[NeutralFan]

I can see him having a guga career if he really taps into his potential. He will win Roland Garros with the right coaching and fitness I think

Needs a better FH, son!

 

[Rosstour]

Idk. I that rough spell he had about a year ago where he lost in the first round of like 5 events in a row is still too fresh in my memory to think now is his time.

I think recent results where he beat Alcaraz in a clay final or beat Djokovic are more relevant. But that's just me

 

[Krish0608]

He’s a genius. He’s got the highest clay ceiling of all players from his generation. The control he has in his one hander is just insane. A joy to watch when he’s on. I definitely see him take down Raz if he’s zoning like crazy.

 

[kevin qmto]

I think recent results where he beat Alcaraz in a clay final or beat Djokovic are more relevant. But that's just me

We’ll see within a few days time I suppose.

 

[NeutralFan]

He’s a genius. He’s got the highest clay ceiling of all players from his GENERATION.

That can't be further away from the truth. He doesn't have firepower off his FH and has done nothing off clay to warrant this hype. He's a mercurial player but aesthetic doesn't necessarily mean most talented.

 

[Deleted member 798069]

Belly button looks awful, no chance of stardom with that

 

[Jack the Hack]

There are quite a few posters on here that say a lot of BS about Jannik Sinner never becoming a champion, yet I've never seen the kid quit in a match. In contrast, I watched Musetti straight out give up like a whiney entitled junior against a journeyman opponent at Indian Wells not too long ago.

When was the last 5 match streak of Sinner first round losses? It's never happened.

The only thing that Lorenzo has on Sinner is movie star looks. Everything else tennis-wise is inferior. Therefore, if you think Musetti is going to be a star, you'd also have to be a huge believer in Sinner's future Hall of Fame chances.

 

[Kralingen]

Sadly for tennis, Il Mago’s first major QF will continue to elude him for at least another year.

 

[NeutralFan]

If Musetti is the best that Tennis has to offer then i might take a break from tennis after many decades and this era is beyond weakest.

 

[Checkmate]

If Musetti is the best that Tennis has to offer then i might take a break from tennis after many decades and this era is beyond weakest.

Djokovic said he is feeling like 24 again.

 

[LuckyR]

If Musetti is the best that Tennis has to offer then i might take a break from tennis after many decades and this era is beyond weakest.

Uummm... no, he's the 18th best. BTW please identify the strongest era (in your opinion).

 

[DSH]

Djokovic said he is feeling like 24 again.

 

[socallefty]

Djokovic said he is feeling like 24 again.

He is winning Slams like he never won when he was 24.

 

[NeutralFan]

Djokovic said he is feeling like 24 again.

Except Djokovic is winning slams while the supposed superstar Musetti is busy losing in early rounds.

 

[jga111]

Agreed.

Musetti has the potential to be more “loved” than anyone if he wins the FO. He has the most flamboyant game since Federer and is able to hold himself well on court.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Guess I need to watch this match today

 

[Krish0608]

That can't be further away from the truth. He doesn't have firepower off his FH and has done nothing off clay to warrant this hype. He's a mercurial player but aesthetic doesn't necessarily mean most talented.

Oh he’s extremely talented. He’s not put out all together just yet. But watch out when he does! You should watch more matches of the Moose. Here’s one against Raz on clay, last year.

 

[NeutralFan]

Oh he’s extremely talented. He’s not put out all together just yet. But watch out when he does! You should watch more matches of the Moose. Here’s one against Raz on clay, last year.

Heard same about Gaschoke but Gaschoke could actually play on off clay unlike Musetti who is busy losing in first round or second round. Also, Most talented players don't lose in round one or round 2 in almost every non clay events. I like his game but he's nothing special.

 

[Benf15harp]

Y’all tripping. He’s average at best.

 

[Hitman]

He has potential, no question, which is why today has al the ingredients to be a heck of a match if both come out swinging.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Carlos in 3

 

[aldeayeah]

He's deece, I think we'll see a lot of him in the future. Pretty face and pretty BH.

 

[SonnyT]

Musetti defeated Alcaraz for his first tournament win at '22 Hamburg.

 

[Tennfan123]

Absolutely. The tennis public will fawn over his pretty game. He is incredibly handsome and charismatic in a way that reminds me of Safin.
Should Musetti wish, the tennis world is his for the taking.

 

[Zardoz7/12]

 

[Shaolin]

He's too inconsistent.

This generation's Dimitrov.

 

[Checkmate]

He's too inconsistent.

This generation's Dimitrov.

He broke him in the first game. Dimitrov could never.

 

[Shaolin]

He broke him in the first game. Dimitrov could never.

Then got re-broke and lost the set. Just like Dimitov would have.

 

[Checkmate]

 

[Checkmate]

 

[NeutralFan]

Checkmate Son, told you he was not that good.

 

[Checkmate]

Checkmate Son, told you he was not that good.

Yeah, he is a mug. I take my thread back.

 

[NeutralFan]

Yeah, he is a mug. I take my thread back.

Actually, he has excellent touch, great movement and is also crafty but doesn't have required firepower in his game to succeed in modern baseline era. I actually like his game.

 

[ghostofMecir]

I honestly see him upsetting Alcaraz. I think hard courts are better for Alcaraz playing style. Musetti has the ideal game for clay, amazing variety and defends like a madman

I’m beginning to think you’re a closet Carlitos fan with these takes.

 

[Checkmate]

Actually, he has excellent touch, great movement and is also crafty but doesn't have required firepower in his game to succeed in modern baseline era. I actually like his game.

My take is the exact opposite of this.

Reliable firepower, zero craft, zero court positioning. Complimenting all those is a below average serve.

 

[Jack the Hack]

My take is the exact opposite of this.

Reliable firepower, zero craft, zero court positioning. Complimenting all those is a below average serve.

And there's also the weak looking man bun.

 

[NeutralFan]

My take is the exact opposite of this.

Reliable firepower, zero craft, zero court positioning. Complimenting all those is a below average serve.

Lol , his craft didn't work today but it can help him at time. Remember when he took 2-0 lead against Djokovic? He was mixing it up nicely but when it became a baseline battle He had no firepower. His FH is garbage.

 

[The Fedfather]

Superstardom is likely out if reach, but this match also doesn't mean he certainly won't go on to achieve great things in the sport. Still a young dude. Remember thatnin tennis prodigies who reach an exceptional level by 20 are rare even among ATGs.

 

[Checkmate]

Lol , his craft didn't work today but it can helps him at time. Remember when he took 2-0 lead against Djokovic? He was mixing it up nicely but when it became a baseline battle He had no firepower. His FH is garbage.

It never worked today. That's the problem. He tried his pathetic lob-drop-shots and had me shaking my head in disbelief. If there had been some glimpses of it, i would be happier writing his obituary.

 

[kevin qmto]

I think recent results where he beat Alcaraz in a clay final or beat Djokovic are more relevant. But that's just me

Why’d he lose today?

 

[Shaolin]

He broke him in the first game. Dimitrov could never.

Then lost 3, 2 & 2.

Very Dimitrovian.

 

[ChaelAZ]

Who?

 

[TheNachoMan]

As predicted, he sucks.