Musetti Sets High-Stakes Athens Final Against Djokovic for Last ATP Finals Spot

Lorenzo Musetti‘s dream of competing in the Nitto ATP Finals is just one win away after a dramatic, come-from-behind victory in the semi-finals of the Athens ATP 250. The Italian overcame Sebastian Korda in a nail-biting three-set battle, 6-0, 5-7, 7-5, saving a match point in the process.

The stakes for Musetti could not be higher. The 23-year-old entered the Athens tournament knowing that only a title victory would be enough to secure his debut at the prestigious year-end championships in Turin. By reaching the final, he has kept his hopes alive, but the job is not finished. He must win Saturday’s final to overtake Felix Auger-Aliassime, who currently holds the eighth and final qualification spot.

Awaiting Musetti in this must-win final is the formidable Novak Djokovic, who advanced to the final after defeating Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets.

While the match is a final-round decider for Musetti, the pressure is different for his opponent. Djokovic, a record seven-time champion of the year-end event, has already secured his qualification for the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals.

This dynamic sets up a fascinating final. The odds are stacked against the Italian, who faces not only the immense pressure of the “win-and-you’re-in” scenario but also an opponent against whom he holds a challenging 1-8 career head-to-head record. For Musetti to reach Turin, he must defeat the already-qualified legend who will be looking to add another title to his historic career.