Canadian tennis fans had plenty to celebrate at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025, as Gabriel Diallo made his deepest ATP Masters 1000 run yet, reaching the quarterfinals in style. Though his journey ended at the hands of Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti, the 22-year-old Montreal native proved he belongs among the sport’s elite.
🎾 QF Recap: Diallo vs Musetti – A Learning Curve for Canada’s Rising Star
Facing the highly-skilled Lorenzo Musetti (seeded 10), Diallo found himself under constant pressure on the clay courts of Manolo Santana Stadium. Musetti’s variety and experience proved too much for the Canadian, who went down 6–4, 6–3 in straight sets.
While the result may not have gone his way, Diallo’s powerful serve and baseline aggression were on display throughout the match. His earlier victories, including a thrilling upset over Grigor Dimitrov in the Round of 16, mark a turning point in his promising career. Expect to see Diallo climbing the ATP rankings — and fast.
🏆 Other Men’s Singles Quarterfinal Results – Mutua Madrid Open 2025:
- Casper Ruud (NOR) def. Daniil Medvedev (9) – 6–3, 7–5
- Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) def. Gabriel Diallo (CAN) – 6–4, 6–3
- Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) def. Jakub Mensik (CZE) – 3–6, 7–6(5), 6–2
- Jack Draper (GBR) def. Matteo Arnaldi (ITA) – 6–0, 6–4
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