CAGLIARI/STARNBERG, May 3, 2024

Lorenzo Musetti headlined Friday’s quarterfinal action at the Sardegna Open by fighting past No. 7 seed Nuno Borges of Portugal. The No. 2 seed of the ATP Challenger Tour 175 clay-court event in Cagliari capitalized on six of his 11 break-point chances to secure a 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory in two hours and 10 minutes.

Splendid Musetti 🤩@Lorenzo1Musetti digs past Borges 1-6, 6-1, 6-2 to advance in Cagliari#ATPChallenger | @federtennis pic.twitter.com/4ubpWjzH1X

— ATP Challenger Tour (@ATPChallenger) May 3, 2024

“I stepped on the court with a clear mindset, but the wind made everything very complicated,” said Musetti. “I got nervous, rushed, and my opponent did his part well. But then I changed tactics, using my serve better to open up the court. It allowed me to start controlling with my forehand, I gained confidence, and the match turned around. I am very happy with my reaction, also thanks to the support of the crowd.”

In his first semi-final of the season, the 22-year-old Italian will take on Daniel Elahi Galan of Colombia, who received a walkover from sixth-seeded Hungarian Marton Fucsovics.

In the top half of the draw, Mariano Navone also came back from a set down to outlast US-American Emilio Nava 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(4). The No. 3 seed from Argentina won 53 per cent of the total points to succeed in two hours and 48 minutes. Up next for Navone will be Italian Luciano Darderi.

FRIDAY RESULTS

Singles – Quarterfinals

Daniel Elahi Galan (Col) b. Marton Fucsovics (Hun) ret.
Lorenzo Musetti (Ita) b. Nuno Borges (Por) 1-6 6-1 6-2
Mariano Navone (Arg) b. Emilio Nava (Usa) 4-6 6-1 7-6
Luciano Darderi (Ita) b. Federico Coria (Arg) 6-1 3-4 ret.

-Doubles – Quarterfinals

Arias/Zeballos (Bol/Bol) b. King/Luz (Usa/Bra) 7-5 6-3
Frantzen/Jebens (Ger/Ger) b. Nouza/Reyes-Varela (Cze/Mex) 6-2 3-6 10/8
Balaji/Begemann (Ind/Ger) b. Bhambi/Cabral (Ind/Por) 7-6 7-6
Erler/Miedler (Aut/Aut) b. Albot/Pellegrino (Mda/Ita) 7-5 4-6 11/9