Musetti wins and reaches the final in Athens, with only Djokovic standing between him and the ATP Finals.

Musetti wins and reaches the final in Athens, with only Djokovic between him and the ATP Finals

After a grueling battle lasting over two hours and twenty minutes, Lorenzo Musetti claimed a crucial victory against Sebastian Korda in the semifinals of the ATP 250 tournament in Athens. The match, played on the indoor hard courts of the Greek capital, ended with a score of 6-0, 5-7, 7-5, with Musetti saving a match point in the deciding set.

The Tuscan tennis player, ranked ninth in the world and seeded second, now advances to the final where he will face Novak Djokovic. This win keeps alive Musetti’s ambitions to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. Currently ninth in the live “Race” rankings and trailing Felix Auger-Aliassime, Musetti would earn a place among the top eight with another victory in Athens, which would mark the first time two Italians participate in the prestigious event.

“We both played very well, the level was always high. I'm super happy for the fighting spirit I showed; my attitude paid off. The goal remains to reach the Finals, and I will try to win the title tomorrow.”

Match Summary

Author’s summary: After defeating Korda in a tough semifinal, Lorenzo Musetti stands one win away from qualifying for the ATP Finals, with Novak Djokovic as his last obstacle in Athens.

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