Highlights of the 2023 Men's Singles Round 4: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Lorenzo Musetti
Carlos Alcaraz Continues Roland-Garros Title Defense with Victory Over Lorenzo Musetti
Carlos Alcaraz remained on track for a second consecutive Roland-Garros title after defeating Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 6-2 in the fourth round on Sunday. The Spaniard, who won his maiden Grand Slam trophy in Paris last year, was never truly troubled by his Italian opponent and sealed the victory in just over an hour and a half.
Alcaraz, the top seed, had lost to Musetti in the final of the Hamburg Open last year, but he proved too strong for the Italian on the Parisian clay. The 19-year-old broke Musetti's serve four times and won 79% of his first-serve points.
Musetti, who had upset eighth seed Diego Schwartzman in the previous round, showed glimpses of his potential but was ultimately outclassed by the superior quality of Alcaraz's play. The Italian hit 22 unforced errors and was unable to convert a single break point.
Conclusion
Alcaraz's victory sets up a potential quarterfinal clash with Rafael Nadal, who is seeking a record-extending 15th Roland-Garros title. The Spaniard has looked in impressive form throughout the tournament and will be a tough opponent for any player who crosses his path.
Musetti, meanwhile, can be proud of his performance in Paris this year. The 20-year-old has shown that he has the potential to be a top player and will be one to watch in the future.
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