Lorenzo Musetti One Win Away from ATP Finals Qualification
Lorenzo Musetti is just one victory away from securing his spot in this year's ATP Finals after reaching the final in Athens on Friday. To qualify, Musetti must win the title, which means beating Novak Djokovic in Saturday’s final.
Final Matchup in Athens
The final will take place in the Greek capital, where Musetti will face Djokovic for the championship. Djokovic advanced to the final first, overcoming German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4 after rallying from a 3-1 deficit in the second set.
Djokovic's Performance and Career Milestones
Although Djokovic faced some difficulty in the second set, his win was more straightforward compared to their recent encounter in Shanghai, where he won 4-6, 7-5, 6-3. The Serbian star is now one win away from capturing the 101st tour-level title of his career, joining Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as the only men in the Open Era with over 100 titles.
Musetti's Dramatic Path to the Final
Musetti secured his spot in the final after a thrilling match against Sebastian Korda. He initially dominated, winning the first set 6-0 and leading 4-3 in the third. However, Korda fought back, even earning a match point while Musetti was serving at 4-5 in the final set. Despite this pressure, Musetti regrouped and won 6-0, 5-7, 7-5.
"He's now one win away from qualifying for this year's ATP Finals, after battling into the final in Athens on Friday."
"Djokovic was the first of the two to advance to the final on Friday, winning five of the last six games from 3-1 down in the second set."
"The 24-time Grand Slam champion is now one win away from the 101st tour-level title of his career."
Summary
Lorenzo Musetti faces Novak Djokovic in Athens, needing a win to secure the last spot in this year's ATP Finals, while Djokovic targets his 101st career title.