Lorenzo Musetti Advances to Athens Semi-Finals
Lorenzo Musetti edged closer to qualifying for the Nitto ATP Finals after a strong performance at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship in Athens. He defeated Alexandre Muller 6-2, 6-4 to secure a spot in the semi-finals.
Chasing a Dream Debut in Turin
The Italian hopes to clinch his debut appearance at the prestigious season-ending event in his home country by winning the ATP 250 title. Currently, Felix Auger-Aliassime holds the eighth and final qualifying position in the PIF ATP Live Race to Turin.
The player who secures the Turin spot will join top competitors Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Ben Shelton in the Bjorn Borg Group, announced during Thursday’s official draw.
Musetti’s Semi-Final Showdown
Despite the pressure, Musetti kept his focus on the match, using crisp and varied shot-making to outmaneuver Muller. He closed the match on his first serve opportunity after 82 minutes, marking his seventh semi-final appearance this season.
Next, Musetti will face Sebastian Korda, who reached his third tour-level semi-final of the year by defeating Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-2. Korda currently leads their Head2Head series 3-1.
"The stakes could hardly be higher. To secure a dream debut appearance at the prestigious season finale in his home country, the Italian must lift the trophy at the ATP 250."
"Musetti pulled Muller from corner to corner with crisp shot-making and sealed the victory in style."
Upcoming Key Matches
- Musetti vs Sebastian Korda in the Athens semi-finals
- Race for the final Turin qualification spot continues between Musetti and Felix Auger-Aliassime
Summary: Lorenzo Musetti moves closer to an ATP Finals debut by reaching the Athens semi-finals, where he will face Sebastian Korda, maintaining strong momentum late in the season.