Lorenzo Musetti is into the Round of 32 at the ATP Madrid Masters after a straight-sets win over Hubert Hurkacz, 6-4, 7-6(7-4), on the red clay of Arantxa Sanchez Stadium. The Italian, ranked No. 9, handled the key moments better, closing the second set in a tight tiebreak to seal the result in just under 1 hour 51 minutes. It’s a clean start to his Madrid campaign and a useful clay-court statement.

Clutch points swing the match

This was closer than the score suggests. Hurkacz actually won more total points, 79 to 78, but Musetti saved 8 of 9 break points (88%) and converted 2 of his own. That difference under pressure decided it, especially late in rallies and at the end of both sets. The tiebreak went Musetti’s way 7-4, locking in a straight-sets finish.

Serve vs return: different strengths, same outcome

Hurkacz served more aces, 6 to 3, and won 70% of his first-serve points. Musetti countered with a steadier first-serve hit rate at 66% and protected his games well, taking 56 service points to Hurkacz’s 42. On return, Hurkacz collected 37 receiver points to Musetti’s 22, but the Pole couldn’t turn enough of those into breaks.

Set by set in Madrid

Musetti took the opener 6-4 by winning more on serve and surviving a five-break-point set where he steadied late. The second set stayed on serve throughout, with both players saving every break point they faced. Musetti then took control of the tiebreak, finishing 7-4 to move on without dropping a set.

What it means for the draw

Seeded and in form, Musetti advances to the Round of 32 with a confidence boost on clay. Hurkacz exits after a performance that featured strong serving and plenty of return pressure, but not the conversion rate he needed. Fans can find the full match page, stats breakdown and highlights on Sofascore, along with each player’s Sofascore Rating for the tournament.