New York experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday, thus ruining the training plans of many players - including Musetti. But Novak Djokovic’s manager, Edoardo Artaldi, came to the Italian’s rescue by offering to share their indoor training facilities.
Lorenzo Musetti’s coach further confirmed that both Novak Djokovic and his coach Marian Vajda were on board with the idea of inviting the teenager to train with them. Tartarini then went on to describe the luxurious villa in New Jersey where Djokovic is staying, which is replete with a park and an indoor field.
Lorenzo Musetti’s coach claimed that he and his ward are on excellent terms with Novak Djokovic and his team due to their closeness with the Serb’s fitness trainer, Marco Panichi. But Tartarini reckons Djokovic’s generosity could also be because he was impressed by Musetti’s display against himself at Roland Garros.
Musetti had taken a two-sets-to-love lead against Djokovic in the fourth round of the 2021 French Open back in June. However, the 18-year-old couldn’t sustain his form and eventually retired due to cramps late into the fifth set.
Lorenzo Musetti & Novak Djokovic will both be in action on Thursday
Lorenzo Musetti will open the Day 4 play on Court 17, when he takes on home favorite Reilly Opelka. Play will begin an hour later than usual on Thursday, meaning the Italian will take the court at 12 pm local time.
Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, is scheduled to play the first match of the evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Djokovic will take on Tallon Griekspoor in the second round, which will start at 7 pm local time.
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