Lorenzo Musetti is turning a setback into a strategic opportunity. After a thigh injury forced him to withdraw from the Italian Open and miss the remainder of the clay season—including the Hamburg Open and Roland Garros—the world No. 10 is now laser-focused on a grass-court comeback that could spell trouble for his opponents at Queen's Club.

Musetti, who will lose 800 points after reaching the Roland Garros semifinals last year, is using his recovery time to prepare for the grass season. His sights are set on the Queen's Club Championships, where he finished as runner-up in 2024. The Italian has long believed that grass is where his game truly shines, and he's eager to prove it.

"Last year was not my best grass court season because I was injured," Musetti explained. "I have so much motivation to be back on grass. It's a surface where I think I can show my variation of tennis. I really love playing on it and enjoy the feeling of the grass."

Musetti's affection for Queen's is personal. "It has a special place in my heart because I had an incredible run. It was my first final in a grass tournament, and playing in the middle of the houses with all the British fans watching is such a historical feeling."

What makes Musetti dangerous on grass is his arsenal of weapons. "Grass fits very well in my game because of all the variation I have," he said. "My variation can be used as a weapon, especially the slice. I try to come into the net and disturb my opponent with variety. I really love to slice, and on grass it works really well—the ball stays low. Hopefully, we'll have a good run this year too."

While Musetti has built his reputation on clay—boasting a 65% win rate—his grass court numbers are equally impressive, with a 62% win rate across 29 matches. His breakout 2024 grass season included a semifinal run at the Stuttgart Open, a runner-up finish at Queen's, and a career-best performance at Wimbledon, where he reached the semifinals.

Now, fully recovered and motivated, Musetti is ready to bring his unique style back to the grass. For fans and fashion-conscious players alike, his game is a reminder that versatility and flair can be just as powerful as power on the fast, low-bouncing surface. Musetti's slice-heavy, net-charging approach is one to watch—and one that could leave his opponents scrambling at Queen's this year.