Novak Djokovic leads Athens field, Alexander Bublik headlines in Metz

The 2025 ATP Tour features an exciting ATP 250 doubleheader this week with tournaments in Athens and Metz, marking the conclusion of the 2025 PIF ATP Live Race to Turin. Both events take place on indoor hard courts.

Return of ATP Tour Tennis to Athens

For the first time since 1994, Athens hosts ATP Tour tennis at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship. Novak Djokovic, former No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and 100-time tour-level champion, headlines the field as the top seed. The 38-year-old Djokovic makes his return after reaching the Shanghai semi-finals last month. He aims to quickly find his rhythm on indoor courts ahead of the Nitto ATP Finals.

Djokovic starts his campaign in Greece facing Alejandro Tabilo.

Lorenzo Musetti’s Pursuit at Athens

Top 10 star Lorenzo Musetti joins Djokovic in Athens. After a disappointing early loss at the Rolex Paris Masters, Musetti seeks a strong finish to improve his ranking in the 2025 PIF ATP Live Race to Turin and claims the last spot at the upcoming Nitto ATP Finals.

Alexander Bublik Tops Field in Metz

At the Moselle Open in Metz, Alexander Bublik enters as the top seed. The tournament gains attention with the withdrawal of Felix Auger-Aliassime, as confirmed in recent updates.

Five Things to Watch

Djokovic’s first event since Shanghai and his preparation for the Nitto ATP Finals.
Musetti’s drive to secure a place at Turin after recent setbacks.
Bublik's performance as the leading seed in Metz.
Impact of Auger-Aliassime’s withdrawal from the Moselle Open.
Indoor hard-court conditions affecting player strategies at both venues.

Editor's Note: This story was updated to reflect the withdrawal of Felix Auger-Aliassime from the Moselle Open.

Author’s summary: The ATP 250 events in Athens and Metz spotlight Novak Djokovic’s comeback and Lorenzo Musetti’s race for Turin qualification, alongside Alexander Bublik’s leadership in Metz’s field.

ATP Tour — 2025-11-01