Tue Apr 29 15:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Tsitsipas Seeks Revenge Against Musetti in Madrid Showdown
**Madrid, Spain** – Stefanos Tsitsipas is looking to turn the tables on Lorenzo Musetti in a highly anticipated third-round clash at the Mutua Madrid Open. The two one-handed backhand specialists will meet on Monday, a rematch of their Monte Carlo encounter where Musetti emerged victorious.
Tsitsipas, a 2019 Madrid finalist, arrived in the Spanish capital after early exits in Monte Carlo (loss to Musetti) and Barcelona (retirement due to a back injury). Despite a hard-fought first-round win over Jan-Lennard Struff in Madrid, the Greek star admitted his Monte Carlo defeat was one of his most disappointing losses. He’s confident, however, that a recent racquet change, implemented in February, will provide an edge. The new equipment contributed to his Dubai ATP 500 title win.
Musetti, currently ranked No. 11 and on the verge of a top-10 breakthrough, is also focused on the upcoming match. He acknowledged Tsitsipas’ desire for revenge but expressed his readiness for another challenging encounter. His straight-sets win over Tomas Etcheverry on Saturday propelled him to No. 9 in the live rankings, though his top-10 status will be confirmed after the Madrid Open concludes. While acknowledging the significance of his Monte Carlo win over Tsitsipas, Musetti emphasized his focus on his own game. The match promises a thrilling contest between two of the tour’s rising stars.
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