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Former Wimbledon semifinalist Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from the 2026 Wimbledon Championships to recover from a lingering left thigh injury.
Recall that Musetti sustained the injury at the Italian Open in May, and it has made him miss the French Open.
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Despite rehabilitation progress, Musetti announced he was not ready for full training.
“Rehabilitation is going very well and the medical results are encouraging. 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,” the 15th-ranked Musetti said on Instagram on Wednesday.
“It is not an easy decision, but it is the right one. My priority is to return to the court at 100%.”
His absence opens up a direct spot in the main draw for fellow Italian Matteo Berrettini.
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Lorenzo Musetti is a top-15 ATP singles player and a former World No. 5. Known for his aesthetically pleasing one-handed backhand and excellent clay-court prowess, his career milestones include reaching the Wimbledon semifinals, securing a Bronze Medal at the Paris Olympics, and winning a maiden ATP Masters 1000 final at Monte Carlo.
His rise to the top of the sport was anchored by a stellar clay season and an impressive ATP Masters 1000 run.
He has been a pivotal part of the Italian squad, winning back-to-back Davis Cups.
