Musetti, Medvedev play in pouring rain before suspension leaves Italian waiting on MP

Lorenzo Musetti was on the edge of victory on Tuesday at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, until rain halted his charge toward the finish line.

The Italian led Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 5-4, 30/30 where heavy showers swept through the Foro Italico at 4:38 p.m. local time. While fans rushed for cover, Musetti and Medvedev continued. The 23-year-old remained composed on court, crafting a delicate drop shot that barely bounced on the damp clay to bring up match point.

But that’s when the drama paused. With Musetti perched on the verge of victory, the chair umpire suspended play. Musetti will return with a chance to close out the match and secure a place in the quarter-finals against Alexander Zverev or Arthur Fils.

Musetti is aiming to reach his fifth ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final and third of the season, highlighted by his final run in Monte-Carlo.

Hubert Hurkacz's match with Miami champion Jakub Mensik has also been suspended due to rain. Hurkacz leads 7-6(5), 4-6, 3-2.