Lorenzo Musetti's French Open Journey: Ambition on Clay

In an impressive display of skill, Italian tennis prodigy Lorenzo Musetti advanced to the French Open's second round, defeating German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann with a commanding 7-5 6-2 6-0 victory on Sunday. Musetti, the eighth seed, seems poised to make a significant impact on the Parisian clay.

After a challenging first set, Musetti found his rhythm, leveraging his powerful single-handed backhand to dominate his opponent. The young Tuscan is determined to excel in the tournament, aiming for the ultimate prize and is lined up to face either Valentin Royer or Daniel Elahi Galan next.

Despite being relatively young, Musetti's Grand Slam experience bolsters his confidence. At a press conference, he emphasized his ambition and readiness to pursue the trophy, highlighting his comfort on clay as a key advantage in his pursuit of victory at Roland Garros.

(With inputs from agencies.)