Lorenzo Musetti One Win Away from ATP Finals Qualification
Lorenzo Musetti is on the verge of qualifying for the ATP Finals after reaching the final in Athens on Friday. He must win the tournament to secure the last spot in Turin.
Final Matchup: Musetti vs. Djokovic
Musetti will face Novak Djokovic for the title in Athens on Saturday. The match will decide Musetti's qualification for this year's ATP Finals.
Djokovic’s Route to the Final
Djokovic advanced to the final after defeating German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4. Despite a shaky start in the second set, Djokovic won five of the last six games from 3-1 down.
“It was a much less complicated result for Djokovic than the pair’s last meeting, a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory for the Serb in Shanghai a few weeks ago.”
The 24-time Grand Slam champion is now one win away from his 101st tour-level title. He is one of only three men in the Open Era with over 100 titles, along with Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).
Musetti's Dramatic Semifinal Win
Musetti reached the final by beating Sebastian Korda 6-0, 5-7, 7-5 in a tense match. Musetti led by a set and a break initially but faced a match point with Korda serving at 4-5 in the third before recovering to win.
“He originally led by a set and a break, 6-0, 4-3, before the American clawed back and even held a match point with Musetti serving at 4-5 in the third set, before the Italian regrouped to sneak it out.”
Summary
Musetti has one final hurdle to clear—defeating Djokovic—to qualify for the ATP Finals, highlighting a critical moment in both players’ seasons.
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