Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti officially withdrew from Wimbledon on June 17, 2026, citing ongoing recovery from a thigh injury sustained in mid-May at the Italian Open in Rome [1, 2]. The 24-year-old lost to Casper Ruud in the fourth round of that tournament, where the injury first appeared [1, 2].
Musetti's thigh injury also forced him to miss the French Open as he focused on rehabilitation [1, 2]. Although he announced on Instagram that his recovery is progressing well, he has not resumed full athletic training yet [1]. He wrote, "I want to update you on my recovery from the injury I sustained in Rome: rehabilitation is going very well and the medical results are encouraging" [1].
After careful evaluation, Musetti and his team concluded the injury still prevents him from competing at Wimbledon. "Unfortunately, as I have not yet been able to begin a full athletic training program, and after careful evaluation, we have come to the difficult conclusion that I will not be able to participate in Wimbledon this year," he said [1]. Musetti added, "It is not an easy decision, but it is the right one" [1].
Musetti last played competitively in mid-May 2026, and Wimbledon was a key tournament where he had previously performed well. The Italian reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2024, marking one of his biggest career highlights [1, 2].
His withdrawal was confirmed on June 17 after weeks of rehabilitation and uncertainty following the Italian Open. Musetti will continue his recovery process before returning to competition.