Musetti recounts the difficulty of returning after an injury: "I can't concentrate"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 9 Apr 2026 | 10.03

Lorenzo Musetti, difficulty in returning after injury. Photo: gettyimages

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Lorenzo Musetti appeared before the media at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2026 visibly affected by his early exit in one of his favorite tournaments. The runner-up of the previous edition is aware of what he needs to regain the level that would make him a contender for glory in all clay court events.

A delicate balance that can be broken at any moment, jeopardizing all aspirations. This is what tennis at the highest level turns into, with Lorenzo Musetti experiencing all too frequently the most cruel and painful side, embodied in injuries. There is no doubt about the talent and potential of the young Italian champion, but his recurring physical issues every time he faces significant efforts over time are taking a toll on him. He arrives at the clay court season lacking competitive rhythm and confidence, something that was evident during his debut at the ATP Masters 1000 Montecarlo 2026.

"I expected to perform at the level of last year because I had very good sensations in training. However, it is clear to me that having played few matches in recent months has a significant influence. I find it difficult to maintain concentration during tense moments, I failed to impose my game in a tiebreak that I had in my favor. I have a lot to blame myself for regarding my serve; I should have been more aggressive with my forehand and was unable to control the match as I wanted. I definitely need to play more matches," he explained in comments reported by Ubitennis.

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It is important to remember that Lolo got injured during the Australian Open, just when he seemed to be at the peak of his career, and he is finding it hard to feel comfortable again. "I lack certainty in my game that I had at the beginning of the season; I am in a sort of pause that I can only overcome by playing matches that restore my lost confidence. The priority is to be in good physical condition and keep working. The ultimate goal is to arrive in peak condition at Roland Garros," he concluded.

The reality is that Lorenzo Musetti has very little margin for error due to the high number of points he defends during this stretch of the season. In Montecarlo alone, he has already lost a whopping 640 points and is aware of the significance of arriving at a high position in the ATP ranking for the major event, Roland Garros 2026, in order to avoid facing the top players in the early rounds. He has currently dropped to ninth place and could end the week outside the top-10. He defends semifinals in both Madrid and Rome (800 points in total), so he needs to regroup quickly if he doesn't want to arrive in Paris in a position that seriously compromises his chances of achieving something significant.

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