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Musetti Reaches Madrid Semifinals as Arnaldi Exits in Quarterfinals

Lorenzo Musetti advances to face Jack Draper after defeating Gabriel Diallo, while Matteo Arnaldi's impressive run ends against Draper.

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Overview

  • Lorenzo Musetti defeated Gabriel Diallo 6-4, 6-3 to secure a spot in the Madrid Masters semifinals, marking his second consecutive clay-court semifinal this season.
  • Musetti’s performance solidifies his entry into the ATP Top 10, making him the sixth Italian to achieve this milestone in the Open era.
  • Matteo Arnaldi's journey ended in the quarterfinals after a 6-0, 6-4 loss to Jack Draper, following his win over Frances Tiafoe in the previous round.
  • Musetti will face Draper in the semifinals, with Draper holding a 3-0 record in their previous meetings, though all were on hard courts.
  • The Mutua Madrid Open serves as a key clay-court event ahead of the Rome Masters and Roland Garros, with Musetti in strong form for the season.