Lorenzo Musetti will face Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the third round of the 2025 Roland Garros, with both players entering the match after impressive victories. Musetti, currently ranked No. 7 in the world, secured a convincing straight-set win against Daniel Elahi Galan, while Navone triumphed over Reilly Opelka in his own straight-set encounter. Both players displayed their strength in their previous matches, setting the stage for a highly competitive showdown.
Musetti has established himself as a formidable competitor on clay this season, reaching the semifinals of all three Masters 1000 events in Monte Carlo, Rome, and Madrid. His only losses came against top-ranked players Carlos Alcaraz and Jack Draper. Notably, he has maintained a remarkable 16-3 record on clay courts, which bodes well for his performance at the French Open where he has previously reached the fourth round.
On the other hand, Mariano Navone is making his mark by reaching the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career. Despite dropping only one set in his first two matches, he has faced challenges against top-tier players, having lost all previous encounters against top-10 opponents. Nonetheless, he has shown resilience with a solid 14-10 record on clay this season.
The duo has faced each other twice on clay, with each player winning once. Musetti’s win came during the Paris Olympics last year, while Navone bested him in the final of the Cagliari Challenger. Given their head-to-head record and Musetti’s recent form, the upcoming match points towards an intriguing clash, although Musetti’s experience in Grand Slam settings is likely to give him the upper hand.
Experts predict that Musetti will take the match in four sets, owing to his dynamic playing style and superior techniques, especially his forehand, which has been particularly effective on clay.
Both players bring excitement to the court as they each vie for a place in the tournament’s later stages, emphasizing the competitive nature of the upcoming rounds in Roland Garros. As the tournament progresses, fans look forward to seeing if Navone can continue his impressive run or if Musetti will deliver another outstanding performance to advance further.