In a match that had the Inalpi Arena in Turin buzzing, Lorenzo Musetti pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Alex de Minaur 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 at the 2025 ATP Finals. The Italian, playing on home soil, fought through cramps and a fired-up crowd to keep his tournament hopes alive, edging out the Australian world No. 7 in a grueling 2-hour-48-minute battle on November 11.
Musetti, ranked No. 13, started strong, snatching the first set after breaking de Minaur's serve at a crucial 5-5. But de Minaur, known for his lightning speed and relentless baseline game, bounced back in the second, leveling the score with some sharp returns. The decider turned tense as de Minaur served for the win at 5-4, only to falter under pressure—a pattern that's haunted his record against top-10 foes, now sitting at a dismal 2-18 since 2023.
For Musetti, this victory marks just his second win over a top-10 player this year, boosting his confidence in the Jimmy Connors Group. De Minaur, despite the loss, remains mathematically in contention but must regroup quickly for his next outing. The 23-year-old Italian's one-handed backhand wizardry shone through, turning the tide when it mattered most.
As the ATP Finals heat up, Musetti's resilience raises questions about whether home advantage can propel underdogs further in this elite showdown.
