How Musetti won the ATP 250 in Lyon
After 4 years, Musetti won an ATP title again, beating Fritz 6-3 6-4 in the final with a Performance Rating of 9.07, the highest of his week: where did that edge come from and, above all, how did he build his wins in the tournament?
59.7%
of second-serve points won in the tournament (80/134), against 55% for his personal average and 51% for the Tour
The second serve in Lyon was a weapon for Musetti. Despite a speed slightly below his personal average, over the five matches he won 59.7% of the points played on his second serve, almost five points above his 52-week average and almost nine above the Tour average.
In every round he did better than his opponent on the same stat: the widest gap was against Arnaldi (56% to 32%), the narrowest against Cobolli (54% to 47%), and in the final he won 14 points out of 20, or 70%, against 47% for Fritz.
Musetti's second serve outperformed his opponents'
Percentage of points won on one's own second serve. Dashed lines are the 52-week averages
Percentage of points won on a player's own second serve. Against Arnaldi: Musetti 56% (9/16), opponent 32% (8/25). Against Kouamé: Musetti 56% (10/18), opponent 42% (11/26). Against Van Assche: Musetti 63% (26/41), opponent 42% (18/43). Against Cobolli: Musetti 54% (21/39), opponent 47% (15/32). Against Fritz: Musetti 70% (14/20), opponent 47% (8/17). In the tournament Musetti won 60% (80/134); his 52-week average is 55% and the Tour average 51%.