Lorenzo Musetti’s run at the French Open came to an abrupt end after he was forced to retire during his semifinal clash with defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The Italian trailed 6-3, 6-7, 6-0, 2-0 on Court Philippe-Chatrier when he signaled he could not continue due to injury.
Musetti’s retirement was unexpected, especially after a competitive start. As the match progressed, he struggled physically and was visibly hampered, leading to a one-sided third set and an early break in the fourth before he made the decision to stop.
The specific nature of Musetti’s injury has not been detailed, but his inability to move freely and maintain his level of play was apparent. This development allowed Alcaraz to advance to the final, where he will face Jannik Sinner in a highly anticipated showdown.
Fans now await further updates on Musetti’s condition and his plans for the upcoming grass court season.
