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Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti stunned the world with arguably one of the best defensive shots of this season. In the 2023 Hamburg Open Round of 16, Musetti showed his extraordinary skill, hitting many amazing shots that almost seemed impossible and superhuman. The young Italian star and Roger Federer fan showcased his extraordinary talent, wowing audiences around the world with his stunning and impossible shots.

Lorenzo Musetti’s performance has been quite impressive at Hamburg Open with him breezing past his opponents in the first and second round. In the quarterfinals, the Italian shotgun will be facing the Serbian player Laslo Djere.

The phenomenal shot that even a camera could not catch

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In the Hamburg Open round of 16, Lorenzo Musetti hit a defensive shot that became the talk of the town. Despite facing relentless pressure, his never give up attitude was clearly on show. The outstanding shot almost went beyond the field of vision that the camera could barely capture it, leaving fans and commentators in disbelief.

In a display of incredible instinct and quality that the young Italian never misses showcasing, Musetti managed to get the ball back in play when it seemed impossible.

The crowd applauded the impressive feat of the young gunslinger. His feat comes as no surprise since Musetti is the reigning champion at the Hamburg Open. He defeated none other than the formidable Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 at the 2022 rendition of Hamburg Open. One has to wonder where Musetti gets his inspiration from.

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Musetti’s idol and the greatest of all time, Roger Federer’s timeless impact

Beyond his impressive performance on the court, Lorenzo Musetti’s admiration for tennis icon Roger Federer is clear. While Federer may not hold the statistical record and all the numbers to have the tag of the greatest of all time, his influence on younger players remains unmatched. A day after his decisive victory over Novak Djokovic at the Monte Carlo Masters 2023, Musetti reaffirmed his unwavering belief in Federer as the greatest of all time. “My favorite player, of course, is Roger Federer,” Musetti shared with genuine enthusiasm. “He’s always been a great inspiration to me,” he added.

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With the Hamburg Open 2023 ongoing, fans are eagerly awaiting the next chapter of Musetti’s journey. With unparalleled defensive skills and can-do attitude, the World No. 18 continues to make headlines and leave his mark on the tennis world as the reigning champion and rising star in the world of tennis.

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