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Musetti Faces Upset-Seeking Samuel in Stockholm
10 Nov
Summary
- Musetti received a bye and starts his campaign in the second round.
- Samuel broke into the top 100 after a breakthrough season.
- This is the first career meeting between Musetti and Samuel.
Third seed Lorenzo Musetti is set to begin his Stockholm Open campaign in the second round on Tuesday, facing qualifier Toby Samuel. Musetti enters the tournament following a successful run at the Paris Masters, where he defeated top players, and a recent tour-level title win at the Lyon Open.
Samuel has earned his spot in the second round with a decisive victory. The British qualifier is experiencing a breakthrough season, having reached his first ATP-level semifinal and breaking into the top 100. He also boasts three Challenger titles this year.
This match represents the first career meeting between Musetti and Samuel. Musetti is predicted to have the advantage due to his varied shot-making and experience against high-ranked opponents, though Samuel's strong serve and confidence from his recent success could pose a challenge.
