Lorenzo Musetti\u2019s coach Simone Tartarini has given specific details as to the physical issue that hindered the Italian\u2019s efforts to win the 2025 Monte Carlo final against Carlos Alcaraz.<\/p>\n
Musetti looked in fine form in the first set, claiming it 6-3 against an impatient Spaniard.<\/p>\n
However, in the second set \u2013 especially with Alcaraz\u2019s<\/a> form on the rise \u2013 the 2024 Wimbledon<\/a> semi-finalist\u2019s movement seemed somewhat hindered, losing it 6-1.<\/p>\n By the third set, the issues were far more pronounced, and Alcaraz capped off the final with a 6-0 in the third victory.<\/p>\n Musetti\u2019s coach Simone Tartarini, who has been working in that role since the Italian was eight, revealed the details of the discomfort to Ubitennis<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThis morning, during the warm-up, Lorenzo had a problem with his quadriceps,\u201d explained Tartarini.<\/p>\n \u201cWe took all the necessary precautions, but, during the match, he felt more and more pain.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was already in pain after the first set, then \u2013 after playing on top of it at a certain point \u2013 he was in a lot of pain. But obviously, he didn\u2019t want to retire since it was a final: he stayed on the court for the sake of it because the final must be played.\u201d<\/p>\n Whilst it was clear that the Italian was in discomfort in the second half of the match, Musetti seemed determined to finish the match \u2013 opposing the advice given to him by his team.<\/p>\n \u201cHalfway through the second set I told him to retire, he was in a lot of pain,\u201d stated the future world No 11\u2019s coach.<\/p>\n \u201cI was thinking about the future, there was a risk of getting hurt, but he said he wanted to finish the match. I think the crowd understood, but he wanted to finish.<\/p>\n \u201cWe will do the tests, it could be a small strain. Now we will do all the necessary medical things because in the heat of the moment you can\u2019t even do ultrasounds. Maybe a little edema, so a little bit of a stop is definitely needed.\u201d<\/p>\n In his interview after the match, Musetti reiterated a similar sentiment of duty to the final.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m really disappointed that I could not finish the match in the best way, for the crowd, for all of the support I received this week, but you deserve it,\u201d the Italian said.<\/p>\n \u201cI will try to come back for the revenge.\u201d<\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz seals major rankings boost with Monte Carlo Masters triumph<\/a><\/p>\n Carlos Alcaraz told he\u2019s \u2018making tennis sublime\u2019 in stunning verdict from Justine Henin<\/a><\/p>\n After his victory, Alcaraz admitted to noticing Musetti\u2019s leg discomfort.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is not the way I would have wanted to win a match,\u201d the newly-crowned Monte Carlo champion admitted during his on-court interview.<\/p>\n \u201cThinking about Lorenzo, he has been through a tough week, played long matches. I feel sorry for him. It is one of his best results, ending up like this is not easy. Hopefully it is nothing serious and he will be 100% soon.\u201d<\/p>\n Alcaraz went on to state: \u201cI am really happy to win Monte-Carlo for the first time. It has been a really difficult week with a lot of difficult situations. I am proud with how I dealt with\u00a0everything. It has been a difficult month for me, so coming here and seeing the hard work pay off makes me happy.\u201d<\/p>\n The post \u2018I told him to retire\u2019 \u2013 Lorenzo Musetti\u2019s coach reveals the Italian\u2019s Monte Carlo final injury<\/a> appeared first on Tennis365<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Lorenzo Musetti\u2019s coach Simone Tartarini has given specific details as to the physical issue that hindered the Italian\u2019s efforts to win the 2025 Monte Carlo final against Carlos Alcaraz. Musetti looked in fine form in the first set, claiming it 6-3 against an impatient Spaniard. 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