Musetti Reaches Athens Semifinals to Keep ATP Finals Hopes Alive
Lorenzo Musetti advanced to the semifinals of the ATP tournament in Athens after defeating Alexandre Muller 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday. The Italian continues to fight for a spot at the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin.
Ranked world No. 9, Musetti must win the Athens title to surpass Felix Auger-Aliassime and secure the final qualifying position.
Next Challenge: Korda in Semifinals
Musetti will face American player Sebastian Korda in Friday’s semifinal match.
Lorenzo Musetti will face Sebastian Korda in Friday’s semifinals.
Potential Turin Line-Up
The qualifier for the final spot will join a group featuring world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Ben Shelton.
Djokovic Eyes Another Semifinal
Top seed and world No. 5 Novak Djokovic, who has already qualified for Turin, aims to reach the semifinals as he faces Nuno Borges later Thursday. The 38-year-old Serbian will compete in Turin against Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur.
Author’s Summary
Musetti’s 6-2, 6-4 win over Muller secures his Athens semifinal spot, keeping his ATP Finals pursuit alive as Djokovic and others prepare for their own challenges.