In the first round clash at the Rome Masters 2021, World No. 16 and 15th seed Hubert Hurkacz will be up against Italian teenager Lorenzo Musetti who is ranked World No. 83.
Match Details
- Tournament: ATP Rome Masters 1000
- Match: Hubert Hurkacz vs Lorenzo Musetti
- Round: First Round
- Date: 10th May, 2021
- Prize Money: € 12,000
- Venue: Rome, Italy
- Surface: Clay Court
Hubert Hurkacz vs Lorenzo Musetti : Preview
Hubert Hurkacz has been in great form since the start of 2021 season. He has won 2 titles starting with the Delray Beach Open in Australia in January and followed it up with his first singles Masters win at the Miami Open 2021. He is however yet to pick his form on Clay and has not gone past the 2nd round this season on Clay. He comes to Rome from Madrid where he lost in 1st round.
Lorenzo Musetti has shown glimpses of his talent but has not yet fully shone on the senior level. He has won 2 titles at the Challenger level but his best appearance on the ATP Tour has been his semi-final run at the Acapulco Open in Mexico. He comes to Rome from his R32 defeat at the Barcelona Open 2021.
Hubert Hurkacz vs Lorenzo Musetti : Head to Head
This will be the first ever meeting between the duo on the tour, hence the head-to-head stands at 0-0.
Hubert Hurkacz vs Lorenzo Musetti : Prediction
Musetti has been phenomenal on the Clay since the start of last year, having a record of 29-13 whereas Hurkacz has been 4-5. Even in 2021, Musetti has looked better and lost in matches against much higher ranked opponents as compared to Hurkacz who’s defeats have been shocking results of the tournaments.
Prediction: Lorenzo Musetti to win in 3-sets.
