The FITP president has dispelled doubts about the Serbian’s participation in Turin. He then added: “Musetti deserves to be 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? In light of his absence last year, and considering that he has not played a single indoor match, the doubt was legitimate. In the event of his non-participation, both the Italian and the Canadian, regardless of their position in the Race, would have taken part in the ATP Finals. The doubt was resolved by FITP president Angelo Binaghi, who made a statement three days before Thursday’s draw (at 12 noon): “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 gave news that makes Lorenzo Musetti’s commitment in Athens even more important. The Italian will have to win the 250 tournament, organized by Djokovic’s family (the Serbian will be seeded No. 1 there), to qualify among the top eight in the world. The suggestion that a last-minute withdrawal by Nole could open the door to the No. 9 in the Race seems to have officially vanished.