Lorenzo Musetti withdraws from Wimbledon, Berrettini enters

Italian tennis star Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from Wimbledon as he continues to recover from a significant thigh injury, a decision that grants compatriot Matteo Berrettini direct entry into the tournament's main draw. The world No. 15 made the announcement on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, citing his inability to begin a full training program in time for the grass-court Grand Slam, which begins on June 29.

Musetti has been sidelined since mid-May after suffering a Grade II tear of the rectus femoris muscle in his left thigh during a fourth-round loss to Casper Ruud at the Italian Open in Rome. The same injury forced him to miss the French Open last month. In a social media post, the 24-year-old stated that while his rehabilitation is progressing well, he and his team concluded he would not be physically ready for the demands of Wimbledon. "It is not an easy decision, but it is the right one," Musetti wrote. "My priority is to return to the court at 100%."

The withdrawal is a significant setback for Musetti, who established himself as a top contender on grass by reaching the Wimbledon semifinals in 2024. His absence continues a frustrating pattern of lower-body injuries...