Italian Star Musetti Stunned by Georgian Qualifier at Wimbledon

Italian seventh seed Lorenzo Musetti was defeated by Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili in Wimbledon's first round. Musetti, recovering from a leg injury, could not replicate his previous year's semi-final success as he fell in four sets to Basilashvili, who secured his first win over a top-10 player in a Grand Slam.

Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti's Wimbledon journey came to an unexpected halt in the first round as he was defeated by Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili. The match unfolded on Tuesday with Musetti making a comeback in the second set after a sluggish start, only to be overcome by Basilashvili's resilient play.

Despite his valiant efforts, Musetti could not maintain his momentum in the later stages, succumbing 6-2 4-6 7-5 6-1. This marked Musetti's first match since his retirement from the French Open semi-final against Carlos Alcaraz due to a leg injury.

Basilashvili's triumph on a muggy Court Two stands as his first Grand Slam victory over a top-10 player, and his first Grand Slam match win since Wimbledon 2022. Musetti was unable to recreate his previous year's semi-final achievement.

(With inputs from agencies.)