Will Novak Djokovic participate at ATP Finals 2025? Italy's tennis head reveals Serbian's decision

By qualifying for the 2025 ATP Finals, Djokovic has equalled Roger Federer’s all-time record.

The head of the Italian Tennis Federation, Angelo Binaghi, has confirmed that Novak Djokovic will participate in the ATP Finals 2025. The prestigious event hosted in Turin will welcome the seven-time champion back after he skipped the 2024 edition despite qualifying.

Djokovic has played at the event every year since his 2007 debut except for 2017 and 2023. The Serb has qualified for the year-ending event for a record 18th time to tie with Roger Federer for most ATP Finals qualifications.

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The 38-year-old claimed the title four times in a row between 2012 and 2015, with Andy Murray snapping the Serb’s winning streak when Murray defeated Djokovic in the 2016 finals.

Djokovic won his last of his ATP Finals title in 2023 by defeating Jannik Sinner in the finals in straight sets. The legend will be heading to Turin after his warm-up event in Greece, where the inaugural ATP 250 Athens Hellenic Championship is underway.

The Athens event is also the scene of a late push by Lorenzo Musetti to secure a place in the Turin line-up. Musetti will have to win the title in Athens to become one of the elite eight scheduled to play in Turin. The Italian will be playing in his maiden ATP Finals event if he qualifies.

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Felix Auger-Aliassime, a potential qualifier for the ATP Finals, has put his place at risk after withdrawing from the Moselle Open in Metz.

The Canadian was eighth in the Live Race to Turin after reaching the finals at the Paris Masters. Auger-Aliassime will be replaced by Musetti if the Italian clinches victory this week.

The ATP 250 event in Athens will be Djokovic’s warm-up tournament before Turin, where he will aim to win the ATP Finals title for a record-extending eighth time. The Serb withdrew from the Paris Masters after his Shanghai Open campaign ended on a disappointing note with a semi-final exit.

Djokovic secured his spot in October, becoming the third person to qualify after Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. A successful title run will be the Serb’s second title of the season after the Geneva Open in May and his 101st overall.

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