After a hard-fought battle in the finals of the 2025 Paris Masters, Felix Auger-Aliassime fell to Jannik Sinner with scores of 4-6, 6-7 (4). Following this, Auger-Aliassime surprised many by withdrawing from the Moselle Open in Metz, a decision that quickly sparked widespread speculation among fans and tennis analysts alike.

Many wondered if the Canadian’s withdrawal was connected to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Novak Djokovic’s participation in the 2025 ATP Finals. However, Angelo Binaghi, president of the Italian Tennis Federation (FITP), has now put these rumors to rest.

In an interview with Emilio Mancuso of “Politics in the Balloon,” Binaghi confidently confirmed that Djokovic will indeed take part in the season-ending event in Turin. “We have had confirmation that Djokovic will be there in Turin,” he stated.

Novak Djokovic was the third player to qualify for the ATP Finals in 2025, joining Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Despite his early qualification, doubts lingered due to his limited activity throughout the year. Over the past five months, Djokovic has participated in only four tournaments: the French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Shanghai Masters. Additionally, he retired after dropping the first set in his third-place match against Taylor Fritz at the Six Kings Slam, fueling assumptions that he might skip the ATP Finals.

However, Djokovic’s current participation in the 2025 Hellenic Championship shows that he is fit and free from injury. This positive update means all seven players who have qualified so far are expected to be present in Turin, barring any unforeseen last-minute injuries.

That leaves just one remaining spot open for the prestigious event. Currently, the battle for the eighth place is a straight fight between world No. 8 Felix Auger-Aliassime and No. 9 Lorenzo Musetti. Since Auger-Aliassime chose not to compete at the Moselle Open, his position at the ATP Finals now rests on Musetti’s performance in Athens.

At present, Musetti is 160 points behind Auger-Aliassime. To overtake the Canadian and secure the final spot, Musetti must go on an exceptional run and claim the title at the ongoing ATP 250 event in Athens.

### Can Novak Djokovic Prevent Lorenzo Musetti from Qualifying for the 2025 ATP Finals?

For Lorenzo Musetti to book his place in Turin, winning the Athens title is essential. His campaign begins with a challenging second-round match, where he will face either Stan Wawrinka or Botic van de Zandschulp.

If Musetti progresses, his path may include a third-round clash with Alexandre Muller, followed by a potential semifinal against Sebastian Korda. On paper, these matchups seem manageable for the Italian rising star.

The real test lies in the final, where Musetti is expected to face Novak Djokovic. Historically, this has been a tough matchup for Musetti, with Djokovic leading their head-to-head record 8-1. This dominant record places Musetti’s ATP Finals aspirations in jeopardy, making the final an all-important hurdle for the young Italian.

As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on Athens to see if Musetti can defy the odds and secure his place alongside Djokovic, Alcaraz, Sinner, and the other qualifiers at the 2025 ATP Finals in Turin.
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