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Lorenzo Musetti Aims for Turin Spot at Athens Tournament

Lorenzo Musetti's path to the Nitto ATP Finals is clear: winning the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship will secure his qualification. Despite a strong season, the Italian player remains driven to capture the ATP 250 title and earn his ticket to Turin.

Musetti’s Season and Ambitions

Currently ranked ninth in the PIF ATP Live Race to Turin, Musetti eyes surpassing eighth-placed Felix Auger-Aliassime by winning the tournament. Reflecting on his year, Musetti remarked to ATPTour.com:

“It’s been a tremendous season so far. If I look back to all the achievements and goals that we achieved this year, it’s so far my biggest season in my career.”

He continued, expressing his focus on the upcoming challenge:

“And of course there is still one goal that I am talking about. We’re going to see after this week what’s going to happen, but I’m here also for that and to try to take the spot.”

Balancing Ambition and Focus

Musetti is openly committed to qualifying for the Nitto ATP Finals for the first time, understanding the pressure it brings. While he desires to make it to the year-end championships, he aims to maintain balance without overthinking the situation.

On Managing Expectations

“It’s something that is not easy. I’m trying not to think too much of the calculations, but I know I have to win the tournament to be guaranteed in Turin,”

He concludes,

“The goal is always to win the tournament, so the goal doesn’t change much.”

Author’s summary: Lorenzo Musetti sees winning the ATP 250 in Athens as crucial for his maiden Nitto ATP Finals qualification, balancing ambition with focused determination.

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