Lorenzo Musetti (21st in the world) went to the 1/8 finals of Monte Carlo, the victory can be considered normal, according to the paper calculation. Things change when it comes to the score, with the 16th seed winning the match without dropping a game, 6-0, 6-0.

Lorenzo MusettiPhoto: Dubreuil Corinne/ABACA/Abaca Press/Profimedia

Lorenzo Musetti, 6-0, 6-0 win in just 51 minutes

The loser is Musetti’s compatriot Luca Nardi, currently ranked 159 in the ATP singles rankings.

The match on the ground in the Principality lasted only 51 minutes.

Know:

  • Musetti won the last three sets in Monte Carlo to nil as the Italian advanced to the first round of the Principality of Miomir Kecsmanovic, 7-6(1), 6-0.
  • In the 1/8 finals, Lorenzo Musetti will meet with the main favorite and world leader Novak Djokovic.
  • In Wednesday’s game, Nardi scored just 19 points out of 71 total.

The Monte Carlo Masters takes place from April 9 to 16 on clay, has a total prize pool of €5,779,335, with Novak Djokovic as the top favorite and Stefanos Tsitsipas the champion of the last two tournaments.

What you need to know about the Monte Carlo Masters

  • Player with the most titles: Rafael Nadal (11)
  • Most doubles titles: Mike Bryan (6)
  • Oldest champion: Nicola Pietrangeli (34 years old in 1968)
  • Youngest champion: Mats Wilander (18 years old, 1983)
  • Lowest Champion: Andrew Pattinson (49th in 1974)
  • Most wins: Rafael Nadal (73).