Musetti buries 7-final loss streak

Lorenzo Musetti brought an end to four years of poor luck on Sunday as the Italian ended a seven-match losing streak in ATP finals with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of Taylor Fritz to win the Lyon event.

The 24-year-old who has been plagued by recent injuries, became the fourth Italian this season to lift the honours.

Musetti, currently ranked 26th after once hitting fifth in the world, last lifted a trophy at Naples.

He profitted from nearly 30 unforced errors from second-seeded American Fritz in the final which turned his fortunes.

“It is totally unexpected for the history of this tournament for me this week. It is such a roller coaster,” the winner said..

“I saved four match points and played a fantastic final. Before I stepped on court I was feeling pain everywhere.

“But I started to focus on the match and the tennis I think was my best. I am really proud and happy of this.”

Musetti credited his fighting spirit with leading to the welcome victory. “I had an incredible attitude. I have to say thanks to my team.

“The medical staff and physio (got me) back in shape. Today I felt more relaxed inside my head and my tennis was more fluid and it was a great performance…

“It is such a dream I don’t want to wake up,” he said after defeating Fritz, who had reached the final without losing a set this week in France.

Main photo:- Lorenzo Musetti wins in Lyon – by Grand Prix Auvernge-Rhone