The ongoing tournament in London has advanced to a crucial stage. The Italian ATP star Lorenzo Musetti, who recently triumphed over the Briton Billy Harris is set to face Jordan Thompson who created major highlights with his remarkable victory over Taylor Fritz. Both the competitors have managed to come a long way to attain this spot.

However, matches are set to get more intense as they will be locking horns for a spot in the finals against the winner of a battle between two Americans. Who among these stands a better chance of winning? 

Lorenzo Musetti vs Jordan Thompson: Preview

Lorenzo Musetti is set to face Jordan Thompson in the semifinals of the Queen’s Club Championships. Currently ranked at no. 30, the Italian has shown a remarkable performance, winning 6 out of 7 matches on grass this year. He maintained this lead by beating tough competitors like Alex De Minaur, Brandon Nakashima, and Billy Harris, with an 85% success rate on his first serve against Harris and 81% on his second serve.

Musetti’s aggressive play earned him 28 winners in his last match and helped him convert 2 out of 4 break points. This year, he has a solid 23-18 win-loss record. With a 12-8 record on grass over the past seven years, Musetti seems well-prepared for the upcoming showdown.

On the other side of the court, Jordan Thompson also seems to be in an intense form. On his run for the title in London, he took down the likes of Holger Rune, Andy Murray, and Taylor Fritz. In his last match against the American, Thompson hit a massive 6-4, 6-3, along with registering 31 winners and 9 aces and 4 double faults. Thompson’s strong serve helped him win 78% of his first serve points without conceding any breaks, with 50% of points won on his second serve.

He has a stable 19-14 win-loss record this year, during which he won the title in Los Cabos by defeating Casper Ruud. With a 3-1 record on grass in 2024, Thompson would surely pose a tough challenge against Musetti.

Musetti vs Thompson: Head-to-head

Lorenzo Musetti and Jordan Thompson will meet for the second time in their careers. The Italian ATP star leads the comparison with a 1-0 record. Their last match was recorded in January 2024 in Adelaide, where Musetti won 6-4, 6-1. While they have never played each other on grass before, the upcoming match will be their first showdown on this surface.

Prediction: Thompson to win in three sets

The upcoming showdown between Lorenzo Musetti and Jordan Thompson is set to be a close one. Where on one side, the Italian managed to secure a win in their last meeting easily, Thompson tends to have more successful numbers on grass, an aspect that gives him a slight advantage.

Musetti has had a tough six months but somehow managed to seek stability during the grass season, reaching his first semifinal in Stuttgart. Despite facing a disappointing defeat against Matteo Berrettini, he seems to have worked on his shortcomings. The upcoming showdown is expected to be close as both of them are looking forward to securing a spot in the finals. However, the prediction is that Jordan Thompson will win in three sets, with Musetti’s recent form making him seem like a tough competitor.