"This will serve as a lesson," says Musetti after his defeat against Alcaraz in Rome
Lorenzo Musetti was stopped in the semifinals of the Rome Masters 1000. Despite a strong performance, the Italian, ranked 9th in the world, was defeated in straight sets by Carlos Alcaraz (6-3, 7-6) and failed to avenge his previous loss in Monaco.
Leading by a break in the second set, the Monte-Carlo finalist couldn’t maintain his advantage and ultimately succumbed in the tiebreak. He did not hide his disappointment during the press conference after the match.
"Even when I had a break lead in the second set, instead of focusing on the scoreboard, I was too caught up in the negative aspects. I was thinking too much about the wind, the surface, my mistakes…
I got overwhelmed by the tension—I felt stuck and confused. Carlos (Alcaraz) was more solid and composed in the key moments. I’m disappointed, but I believe this will serve as a lesson," Musetti told *La Gazzetta Dello Sport* after his elimination.
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