Lorenzo Musetti Withdraws from 2026 French Open Due to Thigh Injury

Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti has officially withdrawn from the 2026 French Open and the upcoming Hamburg tournament due to a significant thigh injury. The announcement was made on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, following a medical examination that confirmed a rectus femoris injury. Musetti sustained the injury during his Round of 16 match against Casper Ruud at the Italian Open in Rome on Tuesday. Currently ranked No. 10 in the ATP singles rankings, Musetti stated that the condition requires several weeks of rest and recovery, making his participation in the Roland Garros major impossible. The 2025 French Open semifinalist expressed deep disappointment on Instagram, thanking the Rome crowd for their support despite his physical limitations. The 2026 French Open is scheduled to take place from May 18 to June 7 in Paris. This withdrawal adds to the list of notable absences, as top seed Carlos Alcaraz also announced he would miss the tournament due to a wrist injury. Musetti, who reached a career-best ranking of No. 5 earlier in the season, promised to keep fans updated on his recovery progress.