Lorenzo Musetti delivered a career-defining performance at Roland Garros, defeating Holger Rune in four sets (7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2) to reach his first-ever French Open quarterfinal. The Italian eighth seed, known for his flair on clay, overcame the Danish 10th seed in a tense, three-hour night session that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Rune, who had previously never lost to Musetti and was aiming for his first Grand Slam semifinal, struggled with consistency and racked up 55 unforced errors. Despite a strong start and 50 winners, Rune’s serve faltered, winning just 57% of points on first serve, and he appeared physically drained in the final sets.
Musetti, who had never beaten a top-10 player at a major before, capitalized on Rune’s mistakes and maintained steady pressure throughout the match. “I had to raise the level as Holger is a fantastic player,” Musetti said after the win, expressing pride in his breakthrough performance.
This victory makes Musetti only the 10th Italian man to reach the Roland Garros quarterfinals in the Open Era. He will now face Frances Tiafoe for a spot in the semifinals, riding high on confidence after a standout clay season that included deep runs in Monte Carlo, Madrid, and Rome.
The tennis world is watching: can Musetti continue his dream run, or will Tiafoe stop him in his tracks?
