In the past two years, Draper and Musetti have squared off two times, and Draper has been victorious every time, including their last meeting at the Sofia Open on November 8, 2023 (7-5, 6-2).

Zverev most recently hit the court on September 3, 2024 in the quarterfinals of the US Open, and the match ended in a 6-7, 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 loss to No. 12-ranked Taylor Fritz . Musetti is coming off a 2-6, 4-6 loss to No. 96-ranked Bu Yunchaokete in the Round of 16 at the China Open.