In a different arena, Lorenzo Musetti is attempting to secure a spot at the ATP Finals, with his progress to the Athens Open semi-finals bringing him closer.
The Italian player, ranked ninth globally, needs to triumph in the tournament to clinch the last remaining position at the year-end event. Failing to do so will result in Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada securing that spot.
Musetti, whose last title win was two years ago, defeated Alexandre Muller of France with a score of 6-2, 6-4, positioning him for a semi-final match against Sebastian Korda from the United States.
Novak Djokovic, the world’s fifth-ranked player and also a qualifier for Turin, could potentially face Musetti in the final.
Djokovic from Serbia advanced to his 199th semi-final appearance, a testament to his impressive career, with a victory over Nuno Borges of Portugal, scoring 7-6 (7-1), 6-4.
The 38-year-old competitor is pursuing his second title of this year and his 101st title in total.
