Lorenzo Musetti Withdraws from Wimbledon Due to Thigh Injury, Opening Spot for Matteo Berrettini

Italian 15th-ranked Lorenzo Musetti announced his inability to compete at Wimbledon 2026, citing an unresolved left-thigh injury. His withdrawal triggered the promotion of fellow Italian Matteo Berrettini, a 2021 Wimbledon finalist, into the main draw. Wimbledon begins on 29 June.

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Musetti sustained the thigh injury during the Italian Open in Rome, where he fell to Casper Ruud in the fourth round in mid-May. The same injury forced him to miss the French Open, despite having reached the quarterfinals there. Musetti’s most recent notable achievement was a semifinal appearance at Wimbledon in 2024, where he lost to Novak Djokovic. Berrettini, ranked No. 49 at the time of the entry list, had been outside the top 100 when Wimbledon’s initial acceptance list was compiled.

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• Lorenzo Musetti – 24-year-old Italian, former world No. 5, semifinalist at Wimbledon 2024.

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• Matteo Berrettini – Italian, Wimbledon finalist in 2021, currently No. 49, entering the 2026 draw after Musetti’s withdrawal.

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• Casper Ruud – Norwegian, opponent who defeated Musetti at the Italian Open.

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• Novak Djokovic – Serbian, opponent who eliminated Musetti in the 2024 Wimbledon semifinal.

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• Mid-May 2026 – Musetti injures left thigh in Rome, loses to Ruud.

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• 17 June 2026 – Musetti posts Instagram update confirming withdrawal from Wimbledon.

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• 29 June 2026 – Wimbledon Championships commence, with Berrettini added to the main draw.

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• Musetti’s ATP ranking: 15 (as of withdrawal).

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• Berrettini’s ATP ranking: 49 (entered after Musetti’s exit).

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• Musetti’s 2024 Wimbledon result: Semifinalist.

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• Musetti’s 2024 French Open result: Quarterfinalist.

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• Injury occurrence: Left thigh, first noted at the Italian Open.

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Musetti communicated via Instagram that his rehabilitation is progressing and medical assessments are positive, yet he has not resumed full athletic training. After evaluating his condition, he concluded that competing at Wimbledon would compromise his recovery, emphasizing the decision’s difficulty and his priority to return at full capacity.

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No critical commentary or opposition to Musetti’s withdrawal was reported in the available sources.

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• “Rehabilitation is going very well and the medical results are encouraging.” — Lorenzo Musetti, Instagram

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• “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.” — Lorenzo Musetti, Instagram

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• “It is not an easy decision, but it is the right one.” — Lorenzo Musetti, Instagram

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• “It is not an easy decision, but it is the right one. My priority is to return to the court at 100%.” — Lorenzo Musetti, Instagram

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• “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,” — Lorenzo Musetti, Instagram

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Both ESPN and Reuters present identical details regarding the injury, withdrawal date, and Musetti’s statements; no discrepancies were identified. Information on Berrettini’s preparation for Wimbledon remains unreported.

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Musetti will continue his rehabilitation with the aim of returning to competition at full strength. Berrettini, now in the main draw, will seek to capitalize on the opportunity, with his first-round match scheduled after Wimbledon’s opening day. The tournament proceeds on 29 June, featuring the adjusted Italian representation.

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