Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from the Miami Open due to a right arm injury, as announced on Instagram. The setback follows his recent early exit at Indian Wells and adds to his history of physical issues. He plans to return during the clay season.
Lorenzo Musetti, who arrived at the Miami Open presented by Itau seeking to regain form after an early exit at the Indian Wells Open, has been forced to withdraw before his matches due to a right arm injury. In an Instagram story, he stated: “Hi everyone, unfortunately I have had to pull out of the @miamiopen. I love playing here, but just need a bit of time to feel 100% out on the court. Appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you all during the clay season!” This marks another interruption in his season, following a return at Indian Wells after an earlier injury layoff. At the Australian Open, Musetti retired while leading Novak Djokovic by two sets in the quarterfinals due to an upper-right leg issue. Prior to Miami, in a pre-tournament press conference, he expressed optimism: “In Indian Wells, it didn’t go as I wanted, but I knew it was not easy to find the perfect shape. But hopefully here, I’m feeling that every day, I’m getting closer to my best shape.” The Miami Open has faced disruptions from heavy rain, leading to delayed and cancelled matches, alongside withdrawals from players like Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu. Musetti now targets the clay season, with the Monte-Carlo Masters next, where he must defend 650 ranking points after reaching the 2025 final, lost to Carlos Alcaraz. His career has been plagued by recurring injuries, including a left leg adductor lesion at the 2025 French Open semifinals, a right thigh problem causing withdrawal from Barcelona, and a left glute issue leading to retirement in Beijing.