Lorenzo Musetti

Lorenzo Musetti is an Italian tennis player who recently competed in the 2026 Australian Open. He gained attention after reaching the quarterfinal stage of the tournament, where he faced Novak Djokovic. Musetti's performance was notable as he took a two-set lead against Djokovic. However, the match took a turn when Musetti suffered a groin injury, ultimately leading to his retirement from the match. This retirement allowed Djokovic to advance to the semifinals, despite Djokovic himself acknowledging he was 'extremely lucky' to progress due to Musetti's injury. Musetti's early exit is significant as it impacted the tournament's progression and highlighted the physical demands of professional tennis.