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After losing 4-6, 6-7 (4) to Jannik Sinner in the finals of the 2025 Paris Masters, Felix Auger-Aliassime made headlines by shockingly withdrawing from the Moselle Open in Metz. His decision sparked speculation among fans. Many were concerned if the Canadian’s decision had anything to do with the uncertainty surrounding Novak Djokovic’s participation in the 2025 ATP Finals.However, Angelo Binaghi, the president of the Italian Tennis Federation (FITP), has now put an end to all speculations. In a conversation with Emilio Mancuso of “Politics in the Balloon,” Binaghi reassured fans that Djokovic will take part in the season-ending event in Turin.“We have had confirmation that Djokovic will be there in Turin,” Binaghi said.Novak Djokovic was the third player to qualify for the 2025 ATP Finals, joining Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. However, his availability for the event had been in question, as he has played in only a few tournaments this year.Over the past five months, he has appeared in just four events, including the French Open, Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Shanghai Masters. He also retired after dropping the first set in his third-place match against Taylor Fritz at the Six Kings Slam, which led many to assume that he might skip the season-ending tournament.But, Djokovic’s participation in the ongoing 2025 Hellenic Championship proves that he is injury-free.This update about Novak Djokovic also means the seven players who have already qualified should all be in Turin, assuming no one suffers a last-minute injury. That leaves just one place open. Right now, it is a straight fight between the current #8 Felix Auger-Aliassime and #9 Lorenzo Musetti.Since Auger-Aliassime chose not to play the Moselle Open, his spot at the Finals now depends on how Musetti performs in Athens. Musetti is 160 points behind him at the moment. To move past the Canadian and grab the eighth and final spot, he would need nothing less than a title run in the ongoing ATP 250 event.Can Novak Djokovic prevent Lorenzo Musetti from a spot in the 2025 ATP Finals?To qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin, Lorenzo Musetti must win the title in Athens. His campaign starts with a tough opening matchup, where he’ll face either Stan Wawrinka or Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round.If he moves past that, his likely third-round opponent will be Alexandre Muller, and a potential semifinal could pit him against Sebastian Korda. On paper, Musetti should be able to handle these matches without any difficulties. However, the real challenge will come in the final.The Italian is expected to face Novak Djokovic, a matchup that hasn’t gone in his favor in the past. Djokovic leads their head-to-head 8-1, putting Musetti’s qualification chances in danger.
