Tennis-Musetti cruises past Hanfmann in French Open and sets sights on title

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 25, 2025 Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in action during his first round match against Germany's Yannick Hanfmann REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

PARIS -Italian Lorenzo Musetti found his touch after a tight first set to reach the French Open second round with a 7-5 6-2 6-0 victory over German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Sunday, beginning his campaign with the firm intention of winning the title.

The eighth-seeded Musetti, the only player to reach the last four of all three Masters events on clay this season, huffed and puffed through the opening set on court Philippe Chatrier before easing to a straightforward win.