Lorenzo Musetti gave Italy a perfect start in the United Cup City Final, here on Wednesday when he cruised past Poland's Daniel Michalski.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The two-time ATP Tour titlist and Next Gen ATP Finals alumnus was in full control on Pat Rafter Arena, showing his class in a 6-1, 6-1 win against the World No. 260. The Italian lost just three service points in his 58-minute victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Of course the serve worked really well. But I mean every shot (I) had a great feeling with the ball since the first hit on the court. I think I played for sure the best match of the year," Musetti said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Poland will look to quickly strike back when WTA World No. 1 Iga Swiatek takes the court against World No. 27 Martina Trevisan, a lefty who made last year's Roland Garros semi-finals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
That clash will be followed by the No. 1 men's singles match between 2021 ATP Finals competitors Hubert Hurkacz and Matteo Berrettini, which kicks off the night session.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Musetti oozed with confidence from the first ball against Michalski, waving his racquet like a wand on the court. Michalski struggled to find his rhythm early, which allowed the World No. 23 to play from the lead, which he never relinquished.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Today I was moving really, really fast with the feet and I think that's a key part for my game. Today I was on fire from that side, so I could manage the match in a positive way," Musetti said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Italian is now 3-0 at the inaugural United Cup. Musetti also earned straight-set victories against Brazilian Felipe Meligeni Alves and Norwegian Viktor Durasovic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
"Today I was moving really, really fast with the feet and I think that's a key part for my game. Today I was on fire from that side, so I could manage the match in a positive way," Musetti said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n