Lorenzo Musetti set for Washington clash with Vukic
Fourth-seeded Italian Lorenzo Musetti is next up for Australia's Aleksandar Vukic at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in Washington after Vukic rolled past Zachary Svajda 6-3 6-1 in the opening round. The world No.15 faces the Sydneysider in the second round of the ATP hard-court event.
Key Takeaways
- Lorenzo Musetti, world No.15 and fourth seed, meets Aleksandar Vukic in the DC Open second round.
- Vukic reached the Musetti clash with a 6-3 6-1 win over Zachary Svajda in just 51 minutes.
- The Australian did not face a break point and broke Svajda twice in each set.
- Sky Sports lists Vukic vs Musetti among ATP/WTA Washington coverage on 29 July 2026.
- Fellow Aussies Alex de Minaur and Cruz Hewitt are also in the Washington singles draw.
Who does Lorenzo Musetti play next in Washington?
According to AAP News, Lorenzo Musetti is the next opponent for Aleksandar Vukic at the ATP hard-court event in Washington, D.C.
Musetti arrives as the world No.15 and the tournament's fourth seed. Vukic, ranked No.105, earned the meeting by winning his opening-round match on Monday (Tuesday AEST).
Sky Sports is carrying the second-round tie as A. Vukic v L. Musetti at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, listed for 29 July 2026 at 6:00pm.
How did Aleksandar Vukic reach the Musetti matchup?
The 30-year-old Australian qualified for the main draw with two straight-sets wins, including a 6-0 6-1 thrashing of compatriot Alex Bolt.
In the round of 32 he then defeated American Zachary Svajda 6-3 6-1. AAP reported the lucky loser was rolled in 51 minutes, with his serve broken twice in each set, while Vukic did not face a break point.
Vukic had lost first-round matches on grass at Eastbourne, Wimbledon and Newport before winning five matches to claim a Challenger title in Granby, Canada. Svajda had won the previous three meetings between the pair in straight sets, but not this time.
Dimers had previewed the Vukic-Svajda opener as a Round of 32 match scheduled for Monday, 27 July 2026, at about 5:30 PM ET at the ATP Washington event.
Why does the Lorenzo Musetti clash matter for Australia?
Vukic's run keeps an Australian presence alive deeper into the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Top seed and defending champion Alex de Minaur is also in the singles draw, returning a year after beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina for his 10th ATP title.
Teenager Cruz Hewitt qualified for the main draw and is due to face American Marcos Giron. Wins for de Minaur and Hewitt would set up an all-Aussie second-round meeting. Nick Kyrgios is set to feature later in doubles.
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When can fans watch Lorenzo Musetti vs Vukic?
Sky Sports lists live ATP/WTA Washington coverage alongside the Vukic-Musetti second-round matchup at the Mubadala Citi DC Open on 29 July 2026.
Musetti's seeding and ranking make him the clear favourite on paper, but Vukic arrives with qualifier momentum and a dominant first-round display in the US capital.