How is Lorenzo Musetti performing at the Madrid Open after his injury?

First Round Victory

Musetti opened his Madrid campaign with a commanding 6-4, 7-6(4) victory over ninth-seeded Hubert Hurkacz. He broke serve twice to establish a 4-1 lead in the opening set before closing it out. The second set proved more competitive, with Hurkacz earning four break points, including two set points that went unconverted. Musetti recovered from 4-2 down in the tiebreak to win seven consecutive points and secure the match.

Recovery from Australian Open Injury

Musetti's 2026 season has been turbulent following a significant setback at the Australian Open. He retired from his quarterfinal match against Novak Djokovic while leading by a substantial margin, marking the first time he felt he was genuinely competing at a high level against the legendary player. He described the injury as reaching his peak level only to have it cruelly taken away. Despite this disappointment, Musetti has now accepted the setback and is focused on returning to that physical condition.

Mental and Physical Confidence

Following his win over Hurkacz, Musetti expressed feeling healthy and confident again. He stated he is happy to be competing in good condition and that today's victory gave him the mental boost needed to rebuild confidence. The player acknowledged that the past few months were not easy but emphasized that winning in match conditions differs significantly from practice success, where he has been performing nearly flawlessly.

Path Forward at Madrid

Musetti is scheduled to face Tallon Griekspoor in the third round on April 26, 2026. Multiple sources as of April 26 confirm this matchup is upcoming. The player is banishing negative thoughts and focusing entirely on the matches ahead rather than dwelling on past disappointments.