Turin, 24 December (LaPresse) – "Definitely to be more consistent in order to close the gap with the top two. During the season, I had the opportunity to face both Sinner and Alcaraz and I always came out defeated. But the important thing was to gather information, and I understood where I could improve. I want to reach the second week in Australia: that's my starting goal. Last year, I came close, but then I lost a match that could have gone either way, and the draw would have opened up a bit. And then, if everything goes as I hope, I want to play in the Finals without having to spend eight weeks travelling around the world. Tennis, like life, is made up of episodes." So said Lorenzo Musetti in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, talking about his goals for 2026. "It was a year full of firsts that made me proud and aware. My highlights definitely include the Monte Carlo final, the two semi-finals in Rome and Madrid, my debut in the top 10, my first semi-final at Roland Garros, and the quarter-finals at the US Open. Then, even though it took some effort, I can't fail to mention reaching the Finals. It's a shame that physically I was a bit worn out,‘ he admitted. ’The emotions I experienced in Turin were incredible. The roar of the home crowd gave me goosebumps and allowed me to push through the fatigue, that tiredness that takes over your legs and your brain and can only be overcome with adrenaline. The victory with De Minaur was truly magical. It's a memory that will stay with me forever, the photograph of that week in Turin.