Italian Seventh Seed Musetti Eliminated Wimbledon First Round by Georgian Qualifier

Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti, seeded seventh, was unexpectedly eliminated in the first round of Wimbledon 2025 by Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili, marking a sharp contrast to Musetti's semifinal run last year. Musetti, returning from a leg injury that forced his retirement in the French Open semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz, struggled to find his rhythm and ultimately lost in four sets on a hot and humid Court Two. Basilashvili, ranked 126th and playing his first Grand Slam match win since Wimbledon 2022, delivered a stunning performance, including his first Grand Slam victory over a top-10 player. Musetti admitted to feeling uncomfortable on the court and lacking energy throughout the match. Meanwhile, World No. 1 Jannick Sinner, also an Italian, advanced comfortably to the second round with a straight-sets win over compatriot Luca Nardi, showcasing the gap between the top-ranked player and the rest. Musetti’s defeat contributes to a broader pattern of early exits by men’s seeds at this Wimbledon tournament.