On May 13, 2026, Lorenzo Musetti, currently ranked 10th in the ATP standings, announced that he will not be participating in the upcoming French Open due to a thigh injury. This revelation follows a disappointing loss at the Italian Open, where he fell to Casper Ruud with a score of 6-3, 6-1. During that match, Musetti required treatment for his left thigh, prompting immediate medical evaluations post-match.
In a heartfelt message shared on Instagram, Musetti detailed the findings of his examination, which confirmed a rectus femoris injury. He noted that the injury necessitates several weeks of rest, thus ruling him out of not only the French Open but also the Hamburg event. “This news is incredibly hard to take,” he expressed in his post. He further thanked the fans in Rome for their unwavering support, stating that their encouragement motivated him to compete despite not being fully fit.
Musetti has had a challenging relationship with injuries, having had to retire from the semifinal match at Roland Garros last year against Carlos Alcaraz while trailing at 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0, 2-0. However, he also has a significant achievement under his belt, having secured his first ATP title at the Hamburg tournament in 2022 by defeating Alcaraz in the final.
As Musetti takes the time to recover, fans will undoubtedly be keeping a close eye on his rehabilitation and return to the circuit. His absence will be felt at the French Open, where he was aiming to build on last year’s impressive semifinal run.
