Lorenzo Musetti One Win Away from ATP Finals Qualification
Lorenzo Musetti is just one victory away from reaching the ATP Finals in Turin after advancing to the final in Athens on Friday. To secure his spot, he must win the title, which means facing Novak Djokovic in Saturday’s championship match.
Djokovic's Route to the Final
Novak Djokovic was the first to book his place in the Athens final. The Serbian champion rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the second set to win five of the last six games, defeating German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4.
This victory came with fewer complications than their recent clash in Shanghai, where Djokovic needed three sets—4-6, 7-5, 6-3—to prevail.
“Djokovic is now one win away from the 101st tour-level title of his career.”
He remains one of only three players in the Open Era to claim over 100 career titles, joining Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).
Musetti’s Battle to Reach the Final
Later on Friday, Musetti overcame Sebastian Korda in a tense three-set encounter, winning 6-0, 5-7, 7-5. The Italian initially dominated, leading 6-0, 4-3, but Korda fought back and even held a match point when Musetti was serving at 4-5 in the final set. Ultimately, Musetti regained his composure and closed out the match to reach his first ATP final in Athens.
What's at Stake
The upcoming clash between Djokovic and Musetti will determine not only the Athens title but also the final qualifying spot for the ATP Finals in Turin. A victory would secure Musetti’s debut appearance among the season’s elite eight.
Author’s Summary: Musetti battles past Korda to set a high-stakes final with Djokovic in Athens, where one win could send him to his first ATP Finals in Turin.