Pasta, chicken, bronze medal... and finally pizza! Musetti's recipe for Olympic success

Bronze medalist Lorenzo Musetti revealed he ate the same food for three months before winning the bronze medal at the Olympic Games. The world No. 16 gave Italy their first tennis medal in 100 years after defeating Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the third-place match.

Since the start of the grass swing, Musetti has achieved 15 wins and only suffered four losses, and he reached at least the semifinals in the last five tournaments he competed in, including the Olympic Games and Wimbledon.

Lorenzo Musetti has taken a step forward on the Tour in recent months. Although he has been in the top-30 for the last two years, more was still expected from the talented player, who is one of the key figures in the current success of Italian tennis.

Although he wasn't initially a favourite for the medal, Musetti quietly progressed through the tournament. He lost in the semifinals to Novak Djokovic but redeemed himself against Auger-Aliassime to secure Italy's first tennis medal in 100 years (one day later, Paolini and Errani won the second medal by taking gold in doubles).

The 22-year-old was excited to bring a medal back to his family and return to Italy to see them. When asked what he would do first to celebrate the bronze, Musetti responded: "Tonight eat a pizza. I cannot eat plain pasta and chicken one more time. It has been three months; this is all I have been eating. I deserve a pizza."

"But the first thing I will do once home will be to share this moment with my family," the world No. 16 added. "I am looking forward to staying with my girlfriend and my son for a few days before leaving for Cincinnati."

"Maybe it is a little obvious, but I want to dedicate this to my family," Musetti added. "The fact that one day I will be able to tell this tale to my son is very emotional. This victory is for them and for my team, who supports me and loves me. Also to all Italian fans."