Musetti Stuns Korda in Thrilling Athens Semifinal, Sets Stage for Turin Finals Showdown

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In a stunning turn of events, Italian tennis sensation Lorenzo Musetti overcame a match point to defeat Sebastian Korda 6-0, 5-7, 7-5 in the semifinals of the Athens tournament. This thrilling win has kept Musetti's hopes alive for a spot in the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, where he currently stands ninth in the qualifying standings. Musetti will face off against Novak Djokovic in the final, who dominated Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4 to break his four-match semi-final losing streak. The win marked Djokovic's first semi-final victory since May, when he claimed his 100th career singles title at the Geneva clay-court event. Musetti's victory was a result of his determination and skill, as he broke Korda's serve twice in the third set to secure the win. He credited the high level of play and intense adrenaline as factors that made the match so challenging. The Athens tournament has been a significant event for both players, with Musetti needing to win the tournament to surpass Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in the standings and qualify for the ATP Finals. The season-ending tournament begins on Monday in Turin, and Musett's performance will be crucial in determining his chances of making it to the top. Djokovic expressed his gratitude to the noisy and supportive crowd, which filled the stadium to capacity. He praised the event, saying it was one of the top three indoor arenas he has ever played in. The final match between Musetti and Djokovic is set to be an exciting encounter, with both players looking to emerge victorious and claim the title.