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Musetti and Alcaraz Set for Rome Semifinal Clash with ATP Rankings Shake-Up

Lorenzo Musetti faces Carlos Alcaraz on May 16 at the Foro Italico, with both players advancing after strong quarterfinal performances and securing career milestone rankings.

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Overview

  • Lorenzo Musetti defeated Alexander Zverev 7-6, 6-4 in the quarterfinals to secure his spot in the Rome semifinal, marking his third consecutive deep run on clay this season.
  • Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the semifinal after a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Jack Draper, guaranteeing his return to the ATP world No. 2 ranking behind Jannik Sinner.
  • Musetti will rise to a career-high ATP ranking of No. 8 following his performance in Rome, further solidifying his breakthrough on clay courts this season.
  • The semifinal match, a rematch of their Monte Carlo final, is scheduled for Friday, May 16, at 15:00 CEST at the Foro Italico, with exclusive live coverage on Sky Sport 1, Now, and SkyGo.
  • Alcaraz leads their head-to-head record 4-1, with Musetti's only win coming in the 2022 Hamburg final; the match will test Musetti's recent improvements against the Spaniard's dominance.