The FITP president has put to rest doubts about the Serbian’s participation in Turin. He then added: “Musetti deserves a spot in the top eight; he already deserved it in 2024”

After the Paris Masters 1000 and Felix Auger-Aliassime overtaking Lorenzo Musetti in the Race, there was only one question: Will Novak Djokovic be at the ATP Finals in Turin? Given his absence last year and the fact that he hasn’t played a single indoor match, the doubt was understandable. In the event of his absence, both the Italian and the Canadian, regardless of their position in the Race, would have taken part in the ATP Finals. FITP President Angelo Binaghi resolved the doubt by issuing statements three days before Thursday’s draw (at 12 p.m.): “We have confirmation that Djokovic will play in Turin; Musetti deserves to be in the top eight and already deserved it in 2024.”

So, in addition to announcing the addition of 700 seats for each session of the Finals, Binaghi shared news that makes Lorenzo Musetti’s performance in Athens even more crucial. The Italian will in fact have to win the 250-level tournament, organized by Djokovic’s family (the Serb will be the No. 1 seed there), to qualify among the world’s top eight. The suggestion that a last-minute withdrawal by Nole could open the door for the No. 9 in the Race seems to have officially vanished.