Lorenzo Musetti Withdraws From Mexican Open
Lorenzo Musetti has officially withdrawn from the Mexican Open, and his status for Indian Wells is now uncertain as he continues to deal with a lingering leg issue.
Musetti has not played a match since retiring against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. That retirement raised immediate concerns, and the weeks since have done little to quiet them.
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Since Melbourne, Musetti has skipped multiple scheduled events across both hard courts and clay. For a player who normally competes frequently and relies on rhythm, his extended absence stands out.
This is not simple load management. Something is clearly still bothering him.
The withdrawal from the Mexican Open confirms that he is not ready to return at full strength.
More importantly, it now casts doubt over his participation at Indian Wells, the first Masters 1000 event of the spring hard-court swing.
While there has been no indication of a long-term shutdown, the pattern is clear. He has not competed since Melbourne. He has withdrawn from events he would normally play.
And now his final pre-Indian Wells tune-up has come off his schedule.
Stay tuned for more injury information heading into Indian Wells and beyond.
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