"Glad that domestic abuser is out";"Novak Djokovic's SF just got easier" - Fans react as Lorenzo Musetti stuns Alexander Zverev at Paris Olympics
Tennis fans recently reacted to Lorenzo Musetti's victory over Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Zverev was the defending champion at the tournament after winning the gold in 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics.
Musetti is seeded 11th at the Games and kicked off his campaign with impressive straight-sets wins over Gael Monfils and Mariano Navone in the first and second rounds respectively. The Italian then went on to defeat the seventh seed Taylor Fritz in the third round with a score of 6-4, 7-5.
Most recently, Musetti defeated third seed and defending gold medalist Zverev 7-5, 7-5 in two hours and four minutes to secure his spot in the semifinals in Paris.
A few tennis fans online were happy to see Musetti reach the final four and expressed their delight about the same on social media. One fan stated that they were glad that the "domestic abuser" was out, referring to the earlier domestic abuse allegations against Zverev.
"Glad that domestic abuser is out!!!" a fan posted.
Another fan claimed that Musetti's win over the German would pave the way for an easier semifinal match for Novak Djokovic.
"Novak's semi final just got easier," a fan wrote.
Here are a few similar reactions from fans:
"Always great to see Zverev lose," a fan posted.
"Lorenzo Musetti sending Zverev home without a medal?" a fan wrote.
Some fans claimed Zverev had a tendency to falter during crucial moments in tournaments:
"Zverev's choking skills are better than his backhand," a fan posted.
"Zverev inconsistency at big stage 🙏 horrible," a fan wrote.
One fan commended Musetti's performance and expressed satisfaction at seeing Alexander Zverev, whom they labeled a "bully" and the "worst personality" in men's tennis, lose.
"Good to see Zverev is a bully and has probably worst personality in men tennis. Props to Lorenzo for playing well," a fan posted.
Lorenzo Musetti will face Novak Djokovic or Stefanos Tsitsipas at Paris Olympics SF
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Lorenzo Musetti will take on top seed Novak Djokovic or eighth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Djokovic, who is making his fifth appearance at the Games, kicked off his campaign by defeating Matthew Ebden and Rafael Nadal in the first and second rounds respectively. The Serb then defeated Dominik Koepfer in the third round to set up a quarterfinal match against Tsitsipas.
Meanwhile, Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Zizou Bergs, Dan Evans, and 12th seed Sebastian Baez in the first three rounds to reach the quarterfinals.
Lorenzo Musetti has faced Novak Djokovic seven times on the ATP Tour and has only won one match against him which was in 2023 at the Monte-Carlo Masters. Musetti has faced Tsitsipas five times on the tour and is yet to win a match against him.