Fritz Stuns Musetti in ATP Finals Opener, Advances in Group Stage
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In a dominating performance, world number 8 Taylor Fritz secured a 6-3, 6-4 win over late entrant Lorenzo Musetti at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. The victory marked Fritz's second win at the ATP Finals, having reached the final last year and the semifinals in 2022. Fritz, who spent the past week acclimating to the indoor court, praised his opponent's unique playing style, which included numerous slices. He credited his ability to adapt and avoid early breaks for his success. 'A very important one to win,' Fritz said of the match, 'I want to make it out of the group.' Musetti, who replaced injured Novak Djokovic in the tournament, expressed pride in his performance despite being a late replacement and arriving in Turin on Sunday. 'I couldn't be at 100% in shape, especially physically,' he said. 'Mentally, I'm really glad that I'm here.' The win puts Fritz in second place in the Jimmy Connors group, tied with Carlos Alcaraz, who won his opener on Sunday. The two will face off on Tuesday. Musetti, meanwhile, trails with one loss, and will look to bounce back against Alex de Minaur on the same day. The ATP Finals will continue with several key matchups, including a rematch between defending champion Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
