Lorenzo Musetti may have exited Wimbledon 2025 in the first round, but he did it in a way only he could—draped in Bottega Veneta. The Italian tennis star is proving that even when the scoreboard doesn’t go your way, your style game can still be a grand slam.
🎾 The Match: A Tough Loss on Grass
Coming off a strong clay season and a semifinal run at Roland Garros, Musetti entered Wimbledon as the No. 7 seed. But his campaign was cut short by Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili, who defeated him in four sets: 6–2, 4–6, 7–5, 6–1.
- Musetti struggled with movement and focus, citing discomfort on grass after recovering from a leg injury sustained at the French Open.
- Despite leading the ATP Tour in grass-court wins in 2024, he had no warm-up matches this season, which may have contributed to the early exit.
🧥 The Look: Bottega Veneta on Centre Stage
While the match didn’t go his way, Musetti made headlines for something else entirely: his fashion. He walked onto the court wearing a white intrecciato leather jacket by Bottega Veneta, marking his official debut as the brand’s global ambassador.
- The jacket, a nod to the brand’s iconic woven leather technique, was a bold and elegant statement within Wimbledon’s strict all-white dress code.
- His ambassadorship was announced during the tournament, following his appearance in Bottega’s Craft Is Our Language campaign, celebrating 50 years of the intrecciato weave.
🧵 Why Musetti Is the Perfect Fashion Muse
Musetti’s style—both on and off the court—embodies the Bottega Veneta ethos: refined, expressive, and quietly powerful.
- Known for his fluid one-handed backhand and graceful movement, he brings a poetic elegance to tennis that mirrors the craftsmanship of the brand.
- His Italian heritage, creative flair, and rising star status make him a natural fit alongside fellow ambassadors like Julianne Moore and Jacob Elordi.
🎬 The Bigger Picture: Fashion x Tennis
Musetti’s partnership with Bottega Veneta is part of a growing trend where tennis players are becoming fashion icons. From Jannik Sinner’s Gucci collabs to Serena Williams’ runway moments, the sport is increasingly intertwined with luxury fashion.
And Musetti? He’s not just playing the game—he’s redefining what it means to look like a champion, win or lose.
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