Queen’s: Musetti ends Harris run to reach semi-finals

Italian Lorenzo Musetti defeated wildcard Billy Harris 6-3, 7-5 to move into the semi-finals of the cinch Championships at London’s Queen’s Club on Friday.

Musetti, ranked No 30, will face Australian Jordan Thompson next. Harris was appearing in the quarters of an ATP event for the first time.

The 22-year-old Italian won against Australian Alex de Minaur, the second seed (1-6, 6-4, 6-2) and edged out American Brandon Nakashima (6-4, 4-6, 6-4) ahead of his victory.

In the previous rounds of the Queen’s tournament, Harris, ranked No 162, beat Argentinian Tomas Martin Etcheverry (6-4, 3-6, 6-3) and French qualifier Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (6-4, 7-5).

London ATP 500, other quarter-final results (Queen’s Club, grass, EUR 2.255.655, most recent results first):

• Sebastian Korda vs. Rinky Hijikata
• Jack Draper vs. Tommy Paul
• Jordan Thompson beat Taylor Fritz (4): 6-4, 6-3