World No. 10 Lorenzo Musetti has called on the ATP to increase security at matches to curb interference from bettors. The Italian made the comments after his victory over Francisco Cerundolo at the Italian Open on May 12.
Musetti described the problem as widespread, noting that bettors in the crowd have disrupted play in Italy and around the world. He said some spectators cheer for non-favorite players when bets are at stake, creating clear disturbances during matches.
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Multiple players encountered challenges during the Italian Open in Rome.
Tournament officials at the French Open removed a spectator from the stands for excessive noise during a quarterfinal match on Tuesday night before allowing the fan to return later in the evening. The incident took place on Court Philippe-Chatrier while Jakub Mensik faced Joao Fonseca.
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Lorenzo Musetti lost 6-3, 6-1 to Casper Ruud in the Italian Open round of 16 and apologized to fans for his performance. The Italian cited ongoing left thigh pain that has plagued him since January. His participation in the upcoming French Open remains in doubt pending medical scans.
The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation has purchased the rights to an ATP 250-level tournament currently held in Brussels, with plans to relocate it to a grass-court event in June 2028. Federation president Angelo Binaghi confirmed the move, which aims to bolster Italy's presence ahead of Wimbledon. The decision follows Jannik Sinner's historic Wimbledon victory in 2025.
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World No. 5 Lorenzo Musetti posted a practice video from the Monte Carlo Country Club, captioning it 'Back at the office,' signaling recovery progress amid injury concerns. The update arrives days before the Monte Carlo Masters starts on April 5, following his recent withdrawal from the Miami Open due to a right arm issue.
Casper Ruud defeated Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 6-1 in the round of 16 at the Italian Open on May 12. The Norwegian's progress came amid concerns over his opponent's left thigh injury during the match.
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Juan Manuel Cerundolo will take on Matteo Berrettini in the fourth round of the French Open on Monday after both players endured long five-set matches in the third round.