Overview
- Musetti beat James Duckworth 7-5, 6-1 to advance at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
- The win snapped a three-match skid that included first-round exits at Wimbledon and Washington.
- He maintains a tour-leading 17 victories in Masters 1000 events this season, with semifinal runs in Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome and Roland Garros.
- Musetti recorded an efficient service performance, winning 90% of first-serve points and 64% of second-serve points against Duckworth.
- He will face American Alex Michelsen in the third round as he fine-tunes his forehand and serve ahead of the US Open.