Musetti Keeps ATP Finals Hopes Alive with Tight Win
Lorenzo Musetti remains in contention to qualify for the year-end Nitto ATP Finals in Turin after a hard-fought victory over Sebastian Korda in the Hellenic Championship semi-finals. Musetti edged out Korda 6-0, 5-7, 7-5 in a match full of momentum swings.
The Italian must now defeat Novak Djokovic in the final to secure his spot in Turin. Djokovic advanced to his 144th ATP Tour final by beating Yannick Hanfmann in the other semi-final.
Currently, Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime holds the eighth and final qualifying spot. However, Musetti could join him along with Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Ben Shelton in the Bjorn Borg Group if he beats Djokovic.
"I think we both played a fantastic match," Musetti said after his win against Korda. "The level was getting higher and the adrenaline was intense. I am super happy with the attitude I showed on court and the spirit I am trying to put in every day. Achieving the final here is really important and I am already focusing on tomorrow."
Djokovic leads their head-to-head series 8-1, but Musetti is highly motivated to improve that record. He will be aiming for his third ATP Tour title and his first since Naples in 2022 when he faces Djokovic in Athens.
Key Match Facts
- Musetti defeated Korda: 6-0, 5-7, 7-5
- Djokovic defeated Hanfmann to reach final
- Musetti seeks third ATP Tour title
Summary: Lorenzo Musetti stays alive in ATP Finals qualification after a tough semi-final win and now faces Djokovic with an opportunity to advance.