“Taylor Fritz Also Became a Father at…” – Italian ATP Star’s Recent Struggles Prompts His Coach to Draw a Striking Parallel

Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti’s season can be divided into two halves. On one side, he had some consistent, power-packed performances. However, his form drastically dropped in the latter half and he has suffered a string of early exits from recent tournaments. Currently, Musetti is on a six-match losing streak and things haven’t been going his way. In light of this, his coach had to draw a striking parallel between him and the American tennis star, Taylor Fritz.

A few months back, it was revealed that Musetti was expecting his first child with his girlfriend Veronica Confalonieri. It has coincided with his drop in form. Here’s what his coach had to say.

Lorenzo Musetti’s coach draws comparisons with Taylor Fritz

Earlier this week, Simone Tartarini, the coach of Lorenzo Musetti, was involved in an interview with We Love Tennis where he talked about Musetti’s dip in form and the possibility of a strong comeback. While comparing Musetti to Fritz, Tartarini said he believes that Musetti will overcome his poor form next year.

Talking about the 21-year-old, he said, “Lorenzo is happy and so am I, but it’s not easy to control everything, neither for me, nor for him, nor for his parents. There were a lot of things to plan: home, life, and maybe he wasn’t focused on tennis. Everyone is different. Fritz also became a father at a very young age, just like Khachanov.”

Further, he went on to add, “For me, Lorenzo is very intelligent and his future fatherhood is good news, but for now it is not easy. Next year, however, there will be no problems and he will concentrate solely on tennis.”

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In September, Musetti and his French girlfriend, Veronica Confalonieri, announced that they were expecting a baby. Subsequently, they received mixed reactions from the fans.

How did fans react to Musetti’s good news?

The Italian star was one of the most highly-talked players in the tennis circuit after a breakthrough first half of the season. However, when he announced that his girlfriend was pregnant with their baby, not everyone reacted the way the Italian would have wanted. While congratulations poured in, a section of fans were surprised and questioned whether it was wise for him to opt for fatherhood at such a young age and at such a point in his career.

Nonetheless, Musetti will look to shift his focus back to tennis as he aims to come back stronger next year. Can the Italian star overcome his losing streak and become a player to watch out for in 2024? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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