Lorenzo Musetti Secures Key Victory Over Nicolas Mejia at Montreal Masters 1000
Lorenzo Musetti marked a significant milestone by clinching his tenth hard-court win of the 2026 season at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal.
The Italian, hailing from Carrara, overcame qualifier Nicolas Mejia in straight sets, 7-6(8), 6-2, demonstrating resilience and precision under pressure. This accomplishment places Musetti alongside fellow Italian Jannik Sinner, who has dominated the hard courts with 19 victories, including back-to-back titles at Indian Wells and Miami.
The opening set proved crucial, lasting an intense hour and twenty minutes. Musetti faced an early break opportunity at 2-2 but faltered on a slice, allowing Mejia to escape danger. Responding with determination, Musetti countered on his next service game at 3-4, salvaging the point with a razor-sharp forehand that clipped the line. Mejia’s fighting spirit shone through as he rallied from 15-40 in the subsequent game, pushing the set to a gripping tiebreak. After several momentum swings, Musetti edged out the Colombian qualifier 10-8 on his fifth set point, seizing control of the match.
Riding the wave of confidence, Musetti capitalized on an early break in the second set by flawlessly retrieving a drop shot from Mejia. Despite the Colombian’s efforts to stave off a double break on two occasions, Musetti maintained composure, holding serve from 0-30 and eventually sealing the set 6-2 with a decisive return winner in the eighth game. The 24-year-old now advances to the third round, where he will face either Rafael Jodar, who recently halted Musetti’s run in Washington’s quarterfinals, or Corentin Moutet.
In other notable results, Joao Fonseca stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets, 7-6(3), 7-5, in a high-stakes encounter. The Brazilian endured a tense finish, needing two match points to close out after a brief lapse in the second set’s closing stages. Additionally, Zizou Bergs and Nuno Borges secured victories over Argentina’s Sebastian Baez and Tomas Martin Etcheverry in three and two sets, respectively.
Musetti’s triumph in Montreal underscores his growing prowess on hard courts, joining Sinner as Italy’s rising forces this season. His upcoming clash promises to be a compelling test of form and ambition as he seeks to extend his impressive run.