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Match Details
Fixture: (2) Lorenzo Musetti vs Jaume Munar
Date: January 03, 2025
Tournament: Bank of China Hong Kong Open 2025
Round: Quarterfinals
Venue: Victoria Park Tennis Stadium
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
Prize Money: US$ 730,000
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Lorenzo Musetti vs Jaume Munar preview
Lorenzo Musetti of Italy will face Jaume Munar of Spain in the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open on Friday, January 3. Both players have started pretty well in the new year and will hope to continue their good run.
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Musetti beat Gabriel Diallo of Canada 6-4, 6-3 in the second round. He had earlier received a bye in the first round.
On the other hand, Munar beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-5 in the second round. He beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the first round.
Lorenzo Musetti vs Jaume Munar head-to-head
The two players met each other twice in the main draws of ATP events. They have won a match each and their head-to-head is tied at 1-1. Musetti won the last meeting at Wimbledon 2023.
Lorenzo Musetti vs Jaume Munar odds
(Odds will be updated when available.)
Lorenzo Musetti vs Jaume Munar prediction
Musetti is one of the top 20 players in the world, while Munar is ranked outside the top 50. Musetti is also a good five years younger than the 27-year-old Spaniard. Thus, the Italian will fancy his chances of putting it past his opponent on Friday.
Munar can be a grinder from the baseline, but Musetti's powerful one-handed backhand should give the latter a distinct advantage in rallies from the baseline.
The Italian is also a good mover on the court. He can cover it pretty well. Munar should try to engage him in lengthier rallies to tire the Italian, but the latter should have the upper hand in shorter rallies.
Therefore, Musetti should start as the obvious favorite in the match. His recent performance has also been slightly better than the Spaniard's. Munar's only chance seems to be wearing Musetti out. However, that task is not going to be easy by any means. Munar might take a set off Musetti on the day but should find it considerably difficult to qualify for the semifinals.
Pick: Musetti wins in three sets.
