Musetti Defeats Medvedev, Upsets Zverev in Rome

Lorenzo Musetti defeated Daniil Medvedev in a rain-interrupted Italian Open match, clinching victory after a nearly three-hour suspension at match point. This win marked Musetti's first victory over Medvedev and propelled him into the quarter-finals and his debut week in the ATP top 10. Musetti then upset reigning Rome champion Alexander Zverev 7-6(1), 6-4, using tactical variety to outplay the German in front of a supportive home crowd. The tournament also saw Jasmine Paolini become the first Italian woman since 2014 to reach the Rome semi-finals. The event was marked by crowd tensions during Medvedev's match and significant weather delays, which disrupted the campaigns of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Musetti's strong performance contributed to a standout showing for Italian players at the event.