The Serb outlasted the Italian in a grueling final in Athens on Saturday, then withdrew from Turin due to a shoulder injury.

Djokovic said a shoulder injury would prevent him from playing in the season-ending event for the top eight men’s players that starts on Sunday in Turin, Italy.

Lorenzo Musetti takes on Novak Djokovic in a must-win match in the 2025 Hellenic Championship final. The Italian needs to defeat the Serb to reach Turin, but it won’t be easy with Djokovic eyeing his 101st tour-level title and first in his new home.

Lorenzo Musetti saved a match point to beat Sebastian Korda in Athens on Friday and keept alive his hopes of squeezing into the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin. The Italian won 6-0, 5-7, 7-5, and in the final will face Novak Djokovic,

The Italian needs to reach a maiden indoor championship to give himself a chance to earn the last ATP Finals berth up for grabs.