Musetti, Qualified for Rome Quarterfinals, Withdraws from Doubles Tournament

Lorenzo Musetti secured his spot in the quarterfinals of the Rome Masters 1000 this Tuesday. In a match interrupted by a three-hour rain delay, the Italian ultimately finished his encounter against Daniil Medvedev (7-5, 6-4).

Musetti will face Alexander Zverev or Arthur Fils for a place in the semifinals—provided his health allows it. Indeed, tournament organizers announced that the world No. 9 had withdrawn from the doubles event, where he was competing alongside his compatriot Lorenzo Sonego, due to a right arm injury.

As a result, the pair of Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten advance to the men's doubles quarterfinals without playing. Is this a sign of a genuine injury or simply a precautionary move to preserve himself ahead of Roland-Garros? The coming hours should provide an answer.