Shortly after Novak Djokovic received his one hundred and first profession title in Athens – a victory which eradicated Lorenzo Musetti from qualification on the season-ending championships – the Serbian icon introduced his withdrawal from the occasion.
Musetti is in in any case, through Djokovic’s withdrawal, and can take his place within the eight-player area in Turin subsequent week alongside Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Alex de Minaur and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
The ATP Tour introduced the information shortly after the trophy ceremony in Athens.
Musetti will make his debut on the ATP Finals, which implies that two Italians will populate the sector for the primary time within the occasion’s historical past.
Musetti will substitute Djokovic within the Jimmy Connors Group as a direct acceptance. Alexander Bublik is now the primary alternate.
It has been the most effective season of Musetti’s profession, with the 23-year-old reaching his first ATP Masters 1000 ultimate in Monte-Carlo. He then superior to the semi-finals at Madrid, Rome and Roland Garros to entrench himself in Turin competition.
Listed here are the Teams after at present’s information:
Djokovic tied Roger Federer by qualifying for the ATP Finals for an 18th time. His official motive for withdrawal is a shoulder damage.
“I used to be actually trying ahead to competing in Turin and giving my greatest however after at present’s ultimate in Athens, I’m unhappy to share that I have to withdraw as a consequence of an ongoing damage,” The 24-time main champion wrote on social media. “I’m actually sorry to the followers who had been hoping to see me play — your assist means a lot. I want all of the gamers an incredible event, and I can’t wait to be again on the court docket with you all quickly!”
