Paris Olympics: Lorenzo Musetti wins bronze in men's singles tennis
What's the story
Italian men's singles tennis star Lorenzo Musetti has won the bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Musetti took down Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros. Musetti won the contest 6-4, 1-6, 6-3. Earlier, he was beaten in the semis by Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who will face Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday. Here's more.
Twitter Post
Twitter Post
Lorenzo Musetti takes the Bronze! 🥉
— ITF (@ITFTennis) August 3, 2024
He wins Italy’s first medal in tennis in 100 years 🇮🇹#Paris2024 | #Olympics | #tennis pic.twitter.com/asvba1YVXl
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Match stats and H2H record
Musetti doled out two aces compared to nine from Auger-Aliassime. Both players committed two double faults each. Musetti claimed 11 winners with Auger-Aliassime managing 15. Musetti converted 3/12 break points and won 10/16 net points. Auger-Aliassime won 19/24 net points. Auger-Aliassime made 33 unforced errors compared to Musetti's 22. In terms of the H2H record, Musetti and Auger-Aliassime are 3-3 on the ATP Tour.
Journey
Musetti's journey in 2024 Paris
In the first round, Musetti downed France's Gael Monfils 6-1, 6-4. Mariano Navone of Argentina was beaten next (7-6, 6-4). In the 3rd round, Musetti downed USA's Taylor Fritz 6-4, 7-5. He stunned Alexander Zverev in the quarter-finals, winning 7-5, 7-5. In the semis, Djokovic took down Musetti in a 6-4, 6-2 affair. And now, the Italian beat Auger-Aliassime in three sets.
Numbers
Musetti owns a 31-20 win-loss record this season
Musetti owns a 31-20 win-loss record on the ATP Tour this season. He is yet to win a title. Musetti came to Roland Garros with an 8-4 win-loss record at the French Open. His best result here is two fourth-round finishes. Musetti was a semi-finalist at the 2024 Wimbledon.
Information
Auger-Aliassime exits Paris with a bronze medal in mixed doubles
Auger-Aliassime exits Paris with a bronze medal won in mixed doubles. He won the medal alongside Gabriela Dabrowski. They beat Netherlands duo Wesley Koolhof and Demi Schuurs.