Musetti two sets up on grand slam debut against edgy DjokovicNadal breaks Jannik Sinner’s early lead to win with easeLorenzo Musetti spent his Monday afternoon competing in his first ever match against a top four player, in his first ever outing on one of the four iconic courts and in the fourth round of his first ever grand slam tournament, yet for well over two hours of his fourth round against
Novak Djokovic looked like he had been there his entire life.
For a fleeting period, Musetti put on a comprehensive demonstration of his talent and his future. He carved out, spun and whipped acute angles with his backhand in equal measure. On his forehand, he shifted seamlessly between deep, heavy topspin and intermittent explosions. All the while, he showed his natural feel is complimented by strong athleticism. After a few of the long, gruelling rallies, it was the world number one who needed extra time to recover.