Musetti keeps ATP Finals hopes alive with tight win

Musetti Keeps ATP Finals Hopes Alive with Tight Win

Lorenzo Musetti remains in contention for the year-end Nitto ATP Finals in Turin after a hard-fought victory over Sebastian Korda in the Hellenic Championship semi-finals. Musetti won 6-0, 5-7, 7-5 in a match full of momentum shifts.

The Italian must defeat Novak Djokovic in the final to qualify for Turin. Djokovic advanced to his 144th ATP Tour final by beating Yannick Hanfmann in the other semi-final.

Qualification and Group Standings

Felix Auger-Aliassime currently holds the eighth and last qualifying spot.
Musetti could join Auger-Aliassime, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Ben Shelton in the Bjorn Borg Group if he beats Djokovic.

Musetti's Perspective

"I think we both played a fantastic match. 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."

Head-to-Head and Titles

Djokovic leads their head-to-head 8-1, but Musetti now has strong motivation to improve that record. He aims to win his third ATP Tour title and first since Naples in 2022 when he faces Djokovic in Athens.

Author's summary: Lorenzo Musetti’s victory keeps his ATP Finals dreams alive as he prepares to challenge Novak Djokovic for a spot in Turin and another career title.

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beIN SPORTS — 2025-11-07