Djokovic stands among a select group of three players who have amassed one hundred or more tournament victories.
The Serbian competitor is chasing Roger Federer’s total of 103 titles, while Jimmy Connors leads with a total of 109.
It seemed challenging for him to add to his accomplishments as Musetti’s young energy and sharp serving style earned him the first set of the match.
However, after rallying to force a final set, Djokovic battled to secure the victory, exchanging breaks of serve in the tenth and eleventh games before clinching the win with a confident service game.
“That was a tough contest, I am overwhelmed,” the top-ranked player said, noting that, at 38 years and five months of age, he is now the oldest champion since Ken Rosewall of Australia succeeded in Hong Kong in 1977 at 43 years of age.
“Three hours. [It was] a demanding match, both mentally and physically. Lorenzo was a strong player. Either one of us could have won, so I commend him on a solid showing, and I’m very pleased to have prevailed.”
This was Djokovic’s second title in 2025, previously winning on the clay courts of Geneva in May, while Musetti is still looking for his first title, after having lost in six finals across the past two seasons.
As a further setback, the Italian lost his chance to qualify for the ATP Tour Finals in Turin, with Felix Auger-Aliassime from Canada securing the final available position.
Djokovic, having already secured his spot, finds himself grouped with Carlos Alcaraz, ranked number two globally, Taylor Fritz of the United States, and Alex de Minaur representing Australia.
