Lorenzo Musetti's remarkable 2025 season ended with a moment far more meaningful than any trophy. The Italian star became a father for the second time on Saturday, as he and his girlfriend Veronica welcomed their newborn son, Leandro.
After a year in which Musetti produced the finesttennis of his career, the arrival of his second child proved to be the most memorable milestone of all, as nothing compares to family.
The 2025 campaign marked a major turning point for the 23-year-old Carrara native. Despite lifting no ATP trophies, Lorenzo collected 45 victories and elevated every part of his game.
Musetti improved his numbers on serve and return, delivering greater consistency, sharper decision-making and the creativity that has always made him one of the Tour's most aesthetically gifted players.
His run culminated in a brilliant appearance at the ATP Finals following that epic ATP 250 Athens final and Novak Djokovic's withdrawal. The home favorite defeated Alex de Minaur in a thriller, securing his first Turin victory and wrapping up the year as world no. 8.
Thus, he closed the season among the sport's elite and validated years of effort, patience and steady growth. However, no victory or ranking climb could match the joy Lorenzo experienced this weekend.
Musetti shared the news with warmth and pride, describing the moment as the best gift he could imagine after such an emotionally rich year. Holger Rune, Richard Gasquet and many others congratulated the happy family.
As he looks ahead to 2026 as a father of two sons and world no. 8, Lorenzo steps into the next chapter of his career with renewed purpose. His tennis reached new heights in 2025.
With his family life giving him even more motivation, the Italian's upward trajectory feels far from finished. Lorenzo's main target in 2026? His first ATP title since 2022 and more weeks among tennis elite.
Musetti was the finalist in Monte Carlos, Chengdu and Athens this season, failing to conquer the final step but hoping to change that in the season ahead of us.
