Musetti-Djokovic ATP Final Result: Djokovic Wins, Musetti Loses
Musetti Faces Djokovic with ATP Finals Berth on the Line
Updated November 8, 2023, 18:14:41
High Stakes in Athens
Lorenzo Musetti is one victory away from securing a spot in the prestigious ATP Finals in Turin. He’ll need to overcome a notable hurdle: Novak Djokovic in the final of the ATP 250 event in Athens, Greece.
Musetti advanced to the final after a hard-fought, two-hour and 22-minute match against Sebastian Korda, ultimately prevailing in three sets. this win keeps his hopes alive in the Race to Turin, where overtaking Felix Auger-Aliassime is the immediate goal.
A Challenging Head-to-head Record
However, history is heavily stacked against musetti. He has never defeated Djokovic on a hard court; the Serbian holds an 8-1 advantage in thier previous encounters on that surface. Djokovic secured a victory over Musetti earlier this year in Miami, Florida.
Musetti’s sole win against Djokovic came in April 2023 at the Monte Carlo Masters, a match played on clay. This upcoming contest presents a stark contrast in surface and ancient outcomes.