Keep calm, Lorenzo Musetti! The tennis arena is buzzing with anticipation and excitement as the Olympic Games reach their thrilling climax. The tension is palpable, and the air is electric with the promise of unforgettable matches. But with the stakes so high, emotions are running wild—frustration, anger, and agony are as much a part of the game as the cheers and applause. For Lorenzo Musetti, this emotional rollercoaster is all too familiar.
The Italian tennis dynamo is having a sensational run this season, with his performance at the Paris Olympics being equally phenomenal. Despite winning all his matches in straight sets so far, Musetti is struggling to solve the riddle posed by Novak Djokovic, and his frustration is evident.
After losing the first set of the semifinal clash 6-4, the Italian player was seen smashing his racquet in frustration. He broke his racquet ahead of the second set, a surprising gesture from him. This agitation is understandable given the high stakes.
Musetti had leveled the first set at 4-4. However, despite playing significantly well, he couldn’t maintain the momentum and eventually lost the set. Djokovic, on the other hand, was on the verge of losing his 5-4 lead but showcased his vintage form to win the set.
Meanwhile, Musetti received a warning from the umpire for breaching the tennis code of conduct. This incident has sparked memories of familiar scenes from last year’s Monte Carlo Open when the two players faced off. This time, however, it is the Italian who finds himself on the receiving end.
In the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters, Djokovic was booed by the crowd as he argued a ball mark with the chair umpire during his third-round match against Musetti.
Later, the Serbian maestro smashed his racket, receiving a racquet abuse warning. Returning to the ongoing match, Djokovic emerged victorious in the rematch of the Wimbledon semifinals, defeating Musetti 6-4, 6-2 to cruise into the finals.