Fourth seed Lorenzo Musetti was bundled out of the Monte Carlo Masters in straight sets by local Monaco player Valentin Vacherot on Wednesday.
Lorenzo Musetti's injury that ended his 2026 Australian Open campaign has now extended to three additional tournaments.
Novak Djokovic reached the Australian Open semi-finals for a 13th time after advancing when Lorenzo Musetti retired injured during their quarter-final at Rod Laver Arena.
Lorenzo Musetti will be virtually man alone when he takes on Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday.
Despite Jannik Sinner's incredible year on court, where he won two Grand Slams, fellow Italian Lorenzo Musetti was named the Sportsman of the Year award at the Gazzetta Sports Awards.
Lorenzo Musetti has spoken about his bond with fellow Italian Jannik Sinner, insisting he would never see the four-time Grand Slam champion as an "enemy" on tour.