Lorenzo Musetti’s run to the quarter-finals of the 2025 Madrid Open has seen him clinch a significant breakthrough in the ATP Rankings.
The Italian star is yet to drop a set during his campaign at the clay-court Masters 1000 event, having claimed three decisive wins.
Musetti booked his place in the last eight in the Spanish capital with a dominant 6-4, 6-2 victory against world No 7 Alex de Minaur.
The 23-year-old did not face a single break point in the fourth round contest against the Australian.
In the third round, Musetti prevailed 7-5, 7-6(3) against Stefanos Tsitsipas after trailing 1-4, 15-40 in the opening set. In his opening match, he saw off Tomas Martin Etcheverry 7-6(3), 6-2.
Musetti, who started the tournament as the world No 11, has increased his points tally by 150 points — from 3,200 to 3,350.
This has lifted Musetti up to ninth in the Live ATP Rankings, and he is guaranteed to be a top 10 player for the first time when the rankings update next week.
The only players who could overtake Musetti are Daniil Medvedev and Casper Ruud, who face each other in the last eight in Madrid.
The Italian’s Madrid exploits come after his outstanding run to his maiden Masters final in Monte Carlo, where he fell to Carlos Alcaraz.
Following his quarter-final win against de Minaur, Musetti asserted that he has the mentality of a top 10 player.
“I’m not surprised [to be in the quarter-finals], I’m surprised with myself,” Musetti said in his on-court interview.
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“After Monte Carlo, something changed in myself, a positive click forward. That’s something I have been waiting for for a long time.
“I feel more secure on what I have to do on the court. Of course I can lose, but I have the attitude and mentality of a top 10 right now, so I’m really happy about that.”
The 23-year-old has a great opportunity to continue his ascent as he will face 78th-ranked Gabriel Diallo in the quarter-finals.
Victory against the 23-year-old Canadian would see Musetti leapfrog Holger Rune into the world No 8 spot in the Live ATP Rankings.
If Musetti were to win the title in Madrid, his points tally would surge to 4,150 — and he could climb as high as fifth position.
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