Overview
- He sits sixth in the Race to Turin standings after a dominant 19-4 clay season but a modest 6-5 mark on hard courts.
- Musetti arrives in Toronto on a three-match losing streak following a virus-affected first-round exit at Wimbledon and a Washington defeat to Cameron Norrie.
- His one-handed backhand has been a cornerstone on clay but faces speed and timing challenges on the faster hard-court surfaces.
- At 23, the Top 10 debutant has reached his first Masters 1000 final and a French Open semi-final while coach Simone Tartarini continues to shape his rise.
- Italy’s investment in junior development has helped produce seven players in the top 50 and sets the stage for a home-nation ATP Finals debut.