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17 Jun 2026 | 16.20
Lorenzo Musetti and injuries, a never-ending story. The Italian continues to suffer physical setbacks in recent months, preventing him from showing his best tennis, the one that made him the world number five. The player from Carrara has not managed to fully recover from his torn femoral rectus suffered in the Masters 1000 in Rome. An unfortunate event that led him to skip Roland Garros and now forces him to withdraw from Wimbledon.
"I would like to inform you about my recovery from the injury suffered in Rome: the rehabilitation is progressing very well, and the medical results are encouraging. Unfortunately, as full training has not yet started and after a thorough evaluation, we have come to the difficult conclusion that I will not be able to compete in Wimbledon this year. It is not an easy decision, but it is the right one. My priority is to return to the court at 100%. Thank you for your continued support. See you soon," wrote the Italian on his social media after withdrawing from the London Grand Slam, a place that will now be taken by his compatriot Matteo Berrettini.
Thus, a significant absence is confirmed in the men's draw of a player who showed his potential on grass at Wimbledon 2024, despite his first-round exit last year. He would have entered this edition with little match practice, but his tennis has always made him dangerous on any surface.
What is happening physically to Lorenzo Musetti in recent months?
However, his body is becoming his greatest enemy. It has been many months now that the Italian has been battling against his own physique. This latest injury in Rome prevented him from playing at Roland Garros, where he was defending the semifinals reached last year. In fact, he arrived at the beginning of the last clay court season underprepared and lacking rhythm, after an early exit at Indian Wells and skipping the Miami Open.
Arguably the toughest injury, especially emotionally, came earlier this year when he was going toe-to-toe with Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. With two sets up, just one set away from his first Melbourne semifinals, his right thigh gave out, and he was forced to retire.
Tough blow for Musetti.
— José Morón (@jmgmoron) June 17, 2026
The Italian WITHDRAWS from Wimbledon, unable to recover from the muscle injury suffered in May.
He already withdrew from Australia, against Djokovic, and did not play Roland Garros.
A tough year for Lollo.
Berrettini steps in. pic.twitter.com/sTCkAW6wFy
Indeed, physical issues have become a major impediment for a player with exquisite technique and on-court intelligence that make him one of the most dangerous players on the circuit. Even last year, he seemed to be the only one keeping up with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. In the clay season last year, he made it to the finals in Monte Carlo and the semifinals in Madrid, Rome, and Paris. In the latter, after winning the first set against Alcaraz and having him on the ropes, this time it was the left leg that prevented him from putting up more of a fight.
It remains to be seen when he will return to the courts. It would be logical for him to come back during the North American hard court swing. It would be a great opportunity to gain some momentum and, above all, feelings to finish the year on a different note. It would also serve to highlight the adjustments that José Perlas, who joined his team at the beginning of the year, is making in his game. Patience is what Lorenzo Musetti must have at this time and good health to see him enjoying the game again, and making others enjoy it, on a tennis court.
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