Miami Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Musetti preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :March 26, 2024 at 8:30 AM

Modified at :March 27, 2024 at 7:58 AM

Italian Lorenzo Musetti upset Ben Shelton in the previous round and also has a win against Alcaraz.

Top seed Carlos Alcaraz will play Lorenzo Musetti in the fourth round of the Miami Open 2024. The Spaniard is on an eight-match winning streak since his title defense in Indian Wells brought an end to his eight-month title drought. He looks fit and confident to go all the way and lift another trophy after two convincing wins in the Heat of Miami.

A bye in the first round was followed by an easy win against his countryman Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round 6-2, 6-1. Then, in an hour and fourteen minutes, Alcaraz outwitted the seasoned Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-2, 6-4, demonstrating his class. His service game was top-notch against the 37-year-old Monfils as he won the game with ease.

He will take on Italian Lorenzo Musetti in the Round of 16 of the Miami Open 2024. The Italian defeated American Ben Shelton, ranked No. 16, 6-4, 7-6 (5), to advance to the Miami Masters round of 16. The No. 23 seed ended America’s challenge with the ouster of Shelton who was 16th seed in the event. The Italian will be high on confidence going into the game against Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Musetti match details

Date: March 27
Time: 1:00 AM IST (Tentative)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Musetti preview

Carlos Alcaraz showed his class against the experienced Gael Monfils with a straight-sets win. Monfils was known for running and reaching out to balls anywhere on the court. But the Spaniard’s forehand was too good as not only he won the game but also sent a message to the players in the event including his fourth-round opponent Lorenzo Musetti.

It is going to be an uphill task for the Italian to overcome the big forehand. But Musetti is very well capable of creating upsets as he did with Ben Shelton. If Musetti has to get the momentum going early on and try to win the first two sets, ensuring no chances for Alcaraz to stage a comeback.

Because Alcaraz thrives in doing so and is extremely swift in decider sets with a win percentage of 72% in the last 12 months compared to Musetti’s 55% conversion. The 22-year-old Italian should look to avoid unforced errors and convert any break point opportunities he gets. The game promises to be a cracker of a contest.

Head-to-head records

Matches – 4

Carlos Alcaraz – 3

Lorenzi Musetti – 1

Alcaraz and Musetti have had some interesting battles between these two with Carlos leading 3-1. Lorenzo Musetti won their only meeting in the finals in the 2022 German Open. But the Spaniard won the battle in Outdoor hard courts when they faced each other at the China Open in 2023.

Where and how to watch the live streaming and TV broadcast of Carlos Alcaraz vs Lorenzo Musetti, Miami Open 2024 fourth-round match in India?

Sony Pictures Network holds the broadcasting rights for ATP 1000 tennis events in India. But Miami Open matches will only be live on TV from the quarter-final stage. Hence, Indian viewers will have to watch this fourth-round clash via live streaming on SonyLiv.

Tennis enthusiasts can also opt for the premium streaming service, Tennis TV. This service offers live matches, as well as highlights and replays. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:00 Am on March 27.

Prediction

Both Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti are in wonderful form going into the game. They will face a tough challenge against each other not only because of their form but also the fact they are familiar opponents. Both are well aware of their opponent’s style of play; hence fans are expected to have an exciting match.

Alcaraz seems to have found the mojo he was lacking earlier. He is looking to continue his winning momentum from the Indian Wells. The Spaniard is renowned for his quick reflexes and strong all-round play on the tennis court. It won’t be easy for the Italian Lorenzo Musetti to overcome the World No. 2 Alcaraz at Miami.

Musettti might have beaten a higher-ranked guy in the second round, but Alcaraz with his forehand will be the toughest challenge on tour. The 22-year-old can surprise everyone by beating the Spaniard, but given the form the two-time Grand Slam champion is in, he might edge out to move into the next round of the Miami Open.

Result: Carlos Alcaraz to win in three sets

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