It is the first time since Roland Garros in 1948 that Italy have had three players in this stage of a slam.

World number 22 Musetti beat Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (number 58) 4-6 6-3 6-2.

Wimbledon 2024 is the seventh Slam with two Italians in the quarters in men’s singles.

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