Yes, it looks like Lorenzo Musetti (assuming “museums” was a sneaky autocorrect for the Italian tennis star) did indeed bow out in straight sets at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Felix Auger-Aliassime dominated their round-of-16 clash with a convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory, wrapping it up in just 85 minutes. The Canadian fired six aces, won 76% of his first-serve points, and broke Musetti’s serve three times while facing zero break points himself. This marks Auger-Aliassime’s second Masters 1000 quarterfinal of 2025 and his 60th career ATP quarterfinal overall.
Musetti, seeded eighth, struggled with crowd noise during the match, expressing frustration afterward about distractions from spectators. The loss complicates his push for the ATP Finals in Turin, as Auger-Aliassime—currently ranked No. 13—closes the gap in the Race to Turin standings, now just 530 points behind the Italian. Public reactions on X have highlighted the win as a boost for Canadian tennis, with fans praising Auger-Aliassime’s form since his strong summer run.
Looking ahead, Auger-Aliassime advances to the quarterfinals where he’ll face France’s Arthur Rinderknech, who upset Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 7-6(5) earlier in the day. Other notable results from October 8 include Daniil Medvedev edging out Learner Tien in three sets (7-6(6), 6-7(7), 6-4) and Alex de Minaur cruising past Nuno Borges 7-5, 6-2. The tournament’s bottom half features heavy hitters like Novak Djokovic, who could meet Auger-Aliassime in the semis if both keep winning.
For a quick overview of the quarterfinal matchups so far:
| Quarter | Player 1 | Player 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Top Half | Jannik Sinner (ITA) [1] | Tomas Machac (CZE) |
| Top Half | Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [2] | Gael Monfils (FRA) |
| Bottom Half | Daniil Medvedev (RUS) [5] | Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) [10] |
| Bottom Half | Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) [12] | Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) |
Stay tuned—these ATP 1000 events always deliver drama, especially with the Finals race heating up!