Lorenzo Musetti’s dream of reaching his first Grand Slam final came to an abrupt end when he retired during his Roland Garros semifinal match against Carlos Alcaraz. The Italian, who cited muscle issues as the reason, was forced to bow out in the fourth set.

Musetti started strong, taking the first set 6-4 in an impressive display. The second set saw a thrilling battle, culminating in a tiebreak where Alcaraz prevailed 7-6(3). However, Musetti’s struggles with a left leg injury became evident in the third set, as Alcaraz dominated 6-0.

Down 2-0 in the fourth set, Musetti made the tough decision to retire due to his worsening condition. Reflecting on the match, he expressed mixed emotions. “I’m really sad and disappointed how it ended, but still a great match,” Musetti said.

“I felt at t

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