The ATP Finals 2025 has become a lightning rod for criticism after the Novak Djokovic vs Lorenzo Musetti final in Athens threw the entire Turin schedule into turmoil. Fans and players alike are calling out the ATP for what they see as poor management and disorganized planning.
Djokovic vs Musetti Final Throws ATP Race Into Disarray
The scheduling meltdown began when the ATP Race continued past the Paris Masters instead of concluding there. As a result, Djokovic and Musetti are still battling it out in Athens while the Turin draw remains incomplete.
Djokovic, chasing his 101st career title, is on the verge of becoming just the third man in the Open Era — after Connors and Federer — to reach this remarkable milestone. Yet, he hasn’t guaranteed his presence in Turin, saying he’ll make the call only once the Athens final wraps up.
Meanwhile, Musetti sits ninth in the ATP Race with 3,685 points, 160 behind Felix Auger-Aliassime’s 3,845. For Musetti, winning the Athens title is the only way to surpass Auger-Aliassime and book a direct ticket to Turin.
If Djokovic wins and competes in Turin, Auger-Aliassime remains eighth. If Djokovic wins but opts out, Musetti becomes the first alternate. However, if Musetti triumphs in Athens, he earns direct qualification.
Split Matches Add to the Confusion
For the first time in tournament history, organizers divided matches from the Jimmy Connors and Björn Borg groups across Sunday and Monday — a move that left fans baffled. To make matters worse, Jannik Sinner’s first opponent is still unknown due to the uncertainty surrounding the final qualification.
After mounting criticism, the ATP confirmed that from 2026 onward, the ATP Race will end at the Paris Masters, ensuring this type of confusion doesn’t occur again.
Tennis Fans Slam ATP Over Poor Management
The tennis world hasn’t held back. Players, experts, and fans have been vocal on social media, calling the entire situation a failure of organization.
One fan wrote on X, “what an absolute joke. nothing like Djoker desperately needing the attention n refusing to tell anyone of his plans. can you imagine being FAA or Musetti right now? Djokers’ decision was made up long ago – so if he’s not playing, then Musetti didnt need to play in Athens.”
Another fan commented, “I would like to know how FAA is feeling there. I don’t think it’s a pleasant experience.”
A third fan expressed frustration at the ATP, saying, “Such poor organisation it’s funny.”
Structural Flaws in ATP System Exposed
This episode has revealed deeper issues within the ATP’s scheduling framework and qualification format. The Athens final has now become more than just a title clash — it’s the deciding factor for who plays in Turin and how the ATP Finals 2025 will reshape its structure moving forward.
As anticipation builds for the Athens showdown, the ATP faces growing pressure to reform its system and restore confidence among players and fans.
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