In a commanding performance at the ATP Finals in Turin, Taylor Fritz secured a decisive victory over Italian Lorenzo Musetti, winning 6-3, 6-4 in their opening round-robin match on Monday. Musetti, who stepped in as a late replacement following Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal, initially showed promise but struggled to maintain momentum against Fritz’s relentless play. The American’s strong serve and strategic gameplay proved too much for Musetti, who despite the support of a partisan crowd, couldn’t turn the tide. The match’s pivotal moment came early when Fritz saved four break points and subsequently broke Musetti’s serve to take a 3-1 lead. Fritz’s dominance continued throughout the match, with nine aces in the second set alone, sealing the win with two final aces. Musetti, though defeated, showcased moments of brilliance with clever drop shots and lobs, keeping the audience engaged. Fritz’s victory marks a strong start to his campaign at the season-ending championships, where he aims to build on his semifinal appearance in 2022. Meanwhile, top seed Carlos Alcaraz also began his tournament with a win, defeating Alex de Minaur in the Jimmy Connors Group. The round-robin format ensures intense competition, with the top two players from each group advancing to the semifinals. Italian fans will look forward to Jannik Sinner’s match later in the day as he begins his title defense against Felix Auger-Aliassime.