However, he decided to take a rest following the Roland Garros setback and recover for Queen's and Wimbledon. Musetti reached the Roland Garros semi-final and challenged the defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz.

Musetti felt discomfort in his left leg while serving in the third set, which raised alarm bells. With his body betraying him, Lorenzo lost confidence and failed to take a game in sets three and four.

Alcaraz gets the chance to defend his title after roaring back tactically against Musetti, who then succumbed to an injury.