The ATP Finals organizers are doing everything to draw Novak Djokovic and make him compete in Turin! A rare scheduling twist has taken over the premium ATP event.
The organizers have been forced to redraw the tournament's opening order to accommodate the ongoing drama in Athens. On Saturday, Djokovic will fight for the ATP 250 title against Lorenzo Musetti,a day ahead of the ATP Finals.
The outcome could have major implications beyond the trophy. A win for Musetti would propel him past Felix Auger-Aliassime in the ATP Race and secure a last-minute ticket to Turin and completing the elite eight lineup.
The Canadian will follow the match closely, arriving in Turin while hoping the Italian will not conquer Athens. Felix has been training without the appearance in the official promo videos, with only six players standing near the trophy.
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If he wins in Athens, Lorenzo will start his first ATP Finals against world no. 1, Jannik Sinner, on Monday night. To offer Novak proper rest after a deep run in Greece, the ATP Finals organizers have implemented unprecedented changes to the schedule.
Instead of starting alongside Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, Djokovic will face the American, Taylor Fritz, on Monday, ensuring a recovery window before the high-stakes opener.
The decision marks one of the most flexible scheduling moves in ATP Finals history. It balances fairness, player health and fans anticipation, but it all may be in vain, as the Serb has yet to confirm his participation in Turin.
Novak will make the final decision after the final in Athens. While awaiting for that, the crowd in Turin is preparing to watch two thrilling encounters on Sunday, with Alcaraz facing Alex de Minaur and Alexander Zverev battling Ben Shelton.
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In the meanwhile, we will find out who will face Jannik Sinner on Monday night, and will Djokovic chase his eighth ATP Finals trophy.
