Musetti saves match point to reach Athens final and prolong Turin hopes

Musetti Saves Match Point to Reach Athens Final and Keep Turin Hopes Alive

Lorenzo Musetti saved a match point to defeat Sebastian Korda in Athens on Friday, maintaining his chances to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin. The Italian triumphed 6-0, 5-7, 7-5 and will face Novak Djokovic in the final.

Match Overview

Musetti dominated the first set, conceding only five points. In the second set, after breaking Korda in the seventh game, Musetti was broken twice, allowing Korda to take the set 7-5. The decisive set saw Korda earn a break point and a match point in the 10th game, but Musetti escaped by executing a drop shot followed by a lob.

Final Opponent

In the final, Musetti will take on Novak Djokovic, who advanced by defeating Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4. Djokovic ended his streak of semi-final losses with this win.

Rankings and Importance

Musetti currently ranks ninth in the race to qualify for the eight-player ATP Finals starting Monday in Turin, Italy. He must win the Athens tournament to gain enough points to surpass Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the standings.

"I think we both played a fantastic match. The level was getting higher and the adrenaline was intense," Musetti said. "Achieving the final here is really important and I am already focusing on tomorrow."

Author's summary: Lorenzo Musetti's thrilling victory in Athens keeps his ATP Finals hopes alive as he prepares to face Novak Djokovic in the final.

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Hindustan Times Hindustan Times — 2025-11-07

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