Lorenzo Musetti, the rising star of Italian tennis, has announced his withdrawal from the Barcelona Open main draw following an injury sustained during the Monte Carlo Masters final. The 23-year-old faced Carlos Alcaraz in what was the biggest match of his career but struggled physically after a grueling week of matches. Despite taking the first set, Musetti ultimately fell to Alcaraz with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-1, 6-0.
The injury, which hampered his performance in the final, has raised concerns about his immediate playing schedule. Musetti had shown remarkable resilience throughout the Monte Carlo tournament, coming back from a set down in four of his five matches. However, the physical toll of such demanding matches appeared to catch up with him during the championship clash.
Musetti expressed his disappointment at not being able to compete at his best in the final, acknowledging the support he received from fans throughout the week. His decision to withdraw from Barcelona highlights the importance of prioritizing recovery to ensure long-term success on the ATP Tour. He will be replaced in the main draw by a lucky loser.
Lorenzo Musetti in 2025
LWWWWWLWWL Currently the world no.16, the Italian played his last match on the 13th of April when he was overcome by world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz 3-6 6-1 6-0 in the final in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (draw).
Currently, during this season Lorenzo has a composed 12-5 match record. Lorenzo Musetti’s latest run in Monte Carlo was the best achievement of his season.
