No. 8 seed Lorenzo Musetti defeated No. 15 seed Frances Tiafoe 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 on Tuesday in the quarterfinals at Roland-Garros, ending Tiafoe’s bid to reach the French Open semifinals for the first time. The match showcased strong competitiveness but ultimately saw Musetti prevail on the clay courts of Paris.

Match Progress and Key Moments

Tiafoe began the match slowly, allowing Musetti to dominate the first set by winning 75 percent of his first-serve points and taking the set 6-2. The American responded in the second set, battling through to claim a 6-4 win. During this set, Tiafoe successfully defended all three break point opportunities Musetti created and converted one of his own two chances to break serve.

The third set was closely contested, with both players holding serve until Musetti edged ahead 6-5, breaking Tiafoe to win the set. In the fourth set, Musetti gained momentum and comfortably secured a 6-2 victory to close out the match. Tiafoe struggled with consistency, registering 12 unforced errors in each of the last two sets, and was visibly frustrated after disputing a line call with the chair umpire.

Implications for Musetti and Tournament Outlook

With this win, Musetti advances to the semifinals, where he will face the winner of the other quarterfinal match between No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, the defending French Open champion, and No. 12 Tommy Paul. For Tiafoe, the French Open quarterfinal loss marks the end of what was otherwise a strong tournament run, highlighting his ongoing efforts to break into the later rounds of major events.