Musetti: "I have strived too much to reach these ATP Finals and have not enjoyed certain things"

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Lorenzo Musetti has not had a minute of respite this week. After going to the ATP Athens to secure a spot in the ATP Finals, fighting all week and losing in the final against Novak Djokovic, the Carrara native traveled to Turin due to Djokovic's withdrawal. Less than 48 hours after his final in Greece, on this same Monday, he will face Taylor Fritz.

These past weeks have been intense for Lorenzo Musetti. Aware that Félix Auger-Aliassime was dangerously closing in on him following the US Open. The Italian embarked on an Asian tour where his performance declined. Meanwhile, the Canadian was narrowing the gap until the 'sorpasso' occurred in the ATP Rolex Paris Masters, where Aliassime reached the final while Musetti was eliminated in the first round.

This situation left Musetti out of the ATP Finals with only a week left. The only way to make it to Turin was to win the ATP Athens or hope Novak Djokovic surrendered his spot. However, Djokovic hesitated all week, so the Carrara player overcame obstacles in Greece until facing the 24-time Grand Slam champion in the final. There, Djokovic was superior, but right after the match, he informed Musetti that he would not participate in the ATP Finals and offered his spot to Musetti.

Therefore, after a week of tension, hope, frustration, and doubt, Lorenzo Musetti managed to secure his place in the ATP Finals thanks to Novak Djokovic. He spoke about the moment Djokovic revealed this to him, his physical condition after intense months, and his upcoming goals upon arriving in Turin.

Lorenzo Musetti and the Moment Novak Djokovic Confessed He Would Not Play the ATP Finals

"Novak followed the ATP and tournament rules. What was odd was that he played the week before the ATP Finals, something unusual for a player who was already qualified. At the net, after the match, he told me he wouldn't come, and we laughed. I was intrigued the whole week whether he would come or not, but I focused on myself and I think I did well, even though I didn't win the final. He made no statements in Athens; he had said in the press conference that he would confirm his participation at the end of the tournament, and he did: he kept his word. He told me at the net right after defeating me."

A Battle with Auger-Aliassime that Started after the US Open

"The Finals were a goal that started to materialize after the quarterfinals in New York: I had a good lead over Auger-Aliassime, but in the end, it wasn't enough. Still, it was nice for fans in general to witness this final battle over the last month and a half. It was a healthy rivalry, and the best part is that we both qualified in the end."

The Obsession with the ATP Finals Took Its Toll

"At this point in the season, everyone feels the fatigue, both physically and mentally. I pushed hard to make it to these Finals, maybe too hard, and for one reason or another, I didn't enjoy certain aspects. Perhaps I pressured myself too much in some tournaments."

He Is Not Thinking About 2026 Yet

"We haven't discussed our next goals with the team, and honestly, I haven't thought much about it. Right now, I just want to focus and enjoy what I've achieved; this week is very important to me. I feel physically well at the moment; I don't know if it's due to the excitement of recent news, but I feel good."

No Clues Either About the Possible Addition of José Perlas

"For now, it's the same as you already know. If I have any news or changes, I will inform you myself, but not today. I haven't planned anything yet for next year or the future; it has been a very intense end to the season," concludes Lorenzo Musetti, who, after weeks of battle, has achieved his goal of qualifying for the ATP Finals.

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