Lorenzo Musetti Experiences Mixed Feelings After Roland Garros Semifinal Retirement Against Carlos Alcaraz

Lorenzo Musetti had an injury for the second time in three meetings against Carlos Alcaraz in 2025.

Lorenzo Musetti Experiences Mixed Feelings After Roland Garros Semifinal Retirement Against Carlos Alcaraz

Lorenzo Musetti (via Punto de Break)

Lorenzo Musetti admitted feeling disappointed after retiring from his French Open semifinal against Carlos Alcaraz. However, he said his performance showed that he was much closer to Alcaraz’s level than in their previous matches.

Musetti started strong by taking the first set 6-4 with a key break of serve. The second set was tightly contested, with both players displaying high-quality tennis. Alcaraz eventually won it in a tense tiebreak, 7-6(3). Musetti said in his post-match press conference at Roland Garros:

Honestly, I am very disappointed by how it ended, but it was still a great match. Both of us started very, very well, hitting the ball very well. I had to play at my best level of the tournament to stay on par with him. I took a step up in my level, felt closer to his. I maintained the high level we showed for two hours, so I am very, very happy about that. It’s a step forward because the last two matches were a bit one-sided.

In the third set, Musetti began to struggle physically due to a thigh injury. His movement and serve were clearly affected. After losing the third set 6-0 and falling behind 2-0 in the fourth, he was forced to retire from the match.

Even at full strength, facing Alcaraz would have been a tough challenge. The Spaniard has a dominant 21-1 record on clay in 2025, with titles in Monte Carlo and Rome. Musetti is scheduled to compete at the Queen’s Club Championships from June 16 to 22, but his participation will depend on the results of medical scans and how his injury progresses.

Carlos Alcaraz joins Rafael Nadal in a historical milestone at Roland Garros

World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his second French Open final after Lorenzo Musetti retired with the score at 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-0, 2-0. With this result, Alcaraz joined Rafael Nadal and three others as one of the youngest men to reach five Grand Slam singles finals.

Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz
Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz (Image via X/The Tennis Letter)

The match began with both players showing top-level tennis, delivering an exciting contest for the Philippe-Chatrier crowd. Musetti broke Alcaraz’s serve as the Spaniard was trying to stay in the first set. In the second, Alcaraz twice led by a break before dominating the tiebreak to level the match.

Alcaraz’s consistent pressure wore Musetti down, and the Spaniard took full control in the third set. Musetti struggled physically and eventually retired early in the fourth, ending the semifinal clash.

At just 22 years and 20 days old, Alcaraz has now become the fifth-youngest man to reach five Grand Slam finals. The only players ahead of him in this achievement are Mats Wilander, Bjorn Borg, Nadal, and Boris Becker. He previously reached the finals of the US Open in 2022, the French Open in 2024, and Wimbledon in both 2023 and 2024, winning all of them.

Carlos Alcaraz advances to the Roland Garros final

Carlos Alcaraz reached the French Open final on Friday, June 6, after Lorenzo Musetti retired early in the fourth set. Alcaraz was ahead with scores of 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-0, 2-0 when Musetti stopped due to a thigh injury that required medical attention at the end of the third set.

Carlos Alcaraz Roland Garros
Carlos Alcaraz (image via Roland Garros)

Musetti had shown strong form throughout the clay season. He reached the semifinals in all three major clay tournaments, including the French Open. His consistent performance highlighted his strength on the surface.

The match began competitively, with Alcaraz controlling the first set until a poor service game gave Musetti a break and the set. In the second set, Alcaraz broke early, but Musetti responded immediately, leveling the score at 2-2. A double fault from Alcaraz later gave Musetti a chance to equalize.

Alcaraz regrouped and dominated the tie-break, winning it on his third set point to level the match. Momentum shifted entirely in his favor, as he swept through the third set. With Musetti struggling physically, he retired early in the fourth set, ending the match abruptly.

Also Read: Coco Gauff Reveals Key to Dominate Aryna Sabalenka in Roland Garros Final