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Another setback for Lorenzo Musetti. After missing Roland Garros, the Italian tennis star stated on Instagram that he would also have to withdraw from Wimbledon. The rectus femoris injury he experienced at the Italian Open, which forced him to withdraw in the round of 16 against Casper Ruud, remains a source of concern. "My rehabilitation is going well, and the medical results are encouraging", Musetti wrote on social media. "Unfortunately, we have reached the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at Wimbledon this year, as I have not yet commenced full athletic training. My primary objective is to regain my full strength". The London Grand Slam is a cursed event for the Carrara native, who was previously eliminated in the first round by Georgian Basilashvili last year. However, the impact on Musetti's ranking will be minimal: he will lose only 10 points, dropping to 2,315. Musetti's departure suddenly opens the door for Matteo Berrettini. The Roman tennis player, who was initially excluded from the wild card selection by the administrators, is subsequently granted direct entry into the main draw as a result of his ranking. This marks the 2021 finalist's seventh career appearance at the Championships, a tournament in which he has an exceptional record of 14 victories and 6 losses. The grass of Church Road could once again serve as the perfect platform for his redemption.
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