Australia No 1 defeated by Lorenzo Musetti 7-5 3-6 7-5 in Turin
World No 7 needs convincing win over Taylor Fritz to reach last four
Alex de Minaur’s hopes of reaching the ATP Finals last four are hanging by a thread after a heartbreaking three-set loss to Lorenzo Musetti.
The world No 7 went down 7-5 3-6 7-5 after failing to serve out the match, keeping the Italian in the event and now leaving the Australian needing to convincingly beat Taylor Fritz in his third and final group match to reach the semi-finals.
But facing Fritz in two days’ time is the least of de Minaur’s immediate concerns as the Sydneysider concedes he must address the mental demons that threaten to cruel his career.
