Djokovic beats Musetti in Athens, claims 101st ATP title | OneFootball

The Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic, who will return to the number 4 spot in the world rankings starting this Monday, defeated Italian Lorenzo Musetti in three sets in the final of the ATP 250 in Athens and claimed his 101st title.

Djokovic, whose family owns the rights to this tournament, won 4-6, 6-3, and 7-5 after 2 hours and 58 minutes of play.

After a challenging start, Djokovic significantly raised his level to win the second set, while everything indicated that he would secure the victory in the third without major complications.

But Musetti did not give up and broke when Djokovic was serving for the match, thus leveling at five games each. However, the Serbian managed to break his opponent's serve after a very long game, finally closing the match with a solid service game.

This was Djokovic's second title of the season, having already won in Geneva in 2025.

This defeat was a blow for Musetti, as he was on the verge of a new title. Although he needed to win this final to displace Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime and qualify for the ATP Finals, Djokovic's withdrawal from the competition due to an "ongoing injury" that prevents him from being 100% physically fit gave him a spot in the tournament that gathers the top eight players.

Through his social media, the Serbian shared the news with his fans: “I was really looking forward to competing in Turin and giving my best, but after today's final in Athens, I am saddened to share that I need to withdraw due to an ongoing injury“.

“I am very sorry for the fans who were expecting to see me play, your support means a lot. I wish all the players an incredible tournament and I can't wait to be back on the court with all of you soon!,” completed the 38-year-old tennis player.

Tien defeated Norrie in a dramatic final at the ATP 250 in Metz

The American Learner Tien, who at 19 years old is one of the biggest promises on the circuit, defeated the British Cameron Norrie in a great final of the ATP 250 in Metz and claimed his first professional title.

Tien, who starting this Monday will be the world number 28 (ending the season in that position), won 6-3, 3-6, and 7-6(6), after 2 hours and 10 minutes.

In this way, the American won his first title in his second final played, as he had lost in the decisive match of the ATP 500 in Beijing to the Italian and world number 1, Jannik Sinner, earlier in October.

On his way to the final, Tien had delivered very good performances to defeat the French Ugo Blanchet, the Tunisian Moez Echargui, the Italian Matteo Berrettini, and the Ukrainian Vitaliy Sachko.

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