Jun 7, 2021; Paris, France; Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) in action during his match against Novak Djokovic (SRB) on day nine of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-USA TODAY Sports
PARIS (Reuters) - Lorenzo Musetti's body ultimately let him down against Novak Djokovic but for two glorious sets the 19-year-old Italian lit up Court Philippe Chatrier with a performance of style and substance that left the world number one reeling.
Musetti, appearing in his first Grand Slam main draw, outplayed Djokovic in key moments to win two tiebreaks and move to within a set of a seismic shock.
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