Musetti reaches Athens semifinals to keep ATP Finals hopes alive
Italian player Lorenzo Musetti advanced to the semifinals of the ATP tournament in Athens with a convincing 6-2, 6-4 victory over Alexandre Muller on Thursday. The win keeps alive his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin.
“Lorenzo Musetti is two victories away from Turin after defeating Alexandre Muller 6-2, 6-4.”
Currently ranked ninth in the world, Musetti must win the Athens title to surpass Felix Auger-Aliassime and secure the last available spot at next week’s prestigious season finale in Turin. The player who qualifies will join a group including world number one Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Ben Shelton.
In the semifinals, Musetti will face American opponent Sebastian Korda on Friday. Meanwhile, top seed and world number five Novak Djokovic aims to reach the last four as he meets Nuno Borges later on Thursday. Djokovic, aged 38, has already clinched his place in Turin, where he will compete in a group featuring Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur.
Author’s Summary
Musetti’s path to Turin remains open after a solid quarterfinal win in Athens, setting up a crucial semifinal against Korda as the ATP Finals race heats up.