Lorenzo Musetti out of French Open with thigh injury

Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti returns to Norway’s Casper Ruud during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

ROME — Lorenzo Musetti won’t be able to compete at the French Open this month because of a thigh injury.

The 10th-ranked Musetti, who reached the semifinals in Paris last year, announced the news on Wednesday — the day after a 6-3, 6-1 loss to Casper Ruud at the Italian Open, during which he had to get treatment on his left thigh.

“After yesterday’s match, I underwent medical examinations which revealed a rectus femoris injury, requiring several weeks of rest and recovery,” the Italian wrote in a post on Instagram. “Unfortunately, this means I won’t be able to compete in Hamburg and Roland Garros — news that is incredibly hard to take.

“A huge thank you to the Rome crowd for your incredible support: that’s exactly why, despite not being 100%, I chose to step on court and give everything I had in my home tournament. I’ll keep you updated.”

Musetti was forced to retire from his semifinal match at Roland Garros last year with a leg injury, while losing 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0, 2-0 to Carlos Alcaraz.

He beat Alacaraz in the Hamburg final in 2022 to clinch his first tour-level title.