Overview
- Novak Djokovic disputed Italian federation chief Angelo Binaghi’s statement that he is confirmed for Turin, saying the information did not come from him or his team and that he will decide after Athens.
- The 38-year-old beat Alejandro Tabilo 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 to reach the Athens quarter-finals and next plays Nuno Borges at the family-run event in his new home city.
- Binaghi told Italy’s Rai GR Parlamento that “we have confirmation that Djokovic will be in Turin,” a claim now publicly contradicted by Djokovic.
- Djokovic’s deliberation follows recent physical issues, including retiring from an exhibition against Taylor Fritz in Riyadh and withdrawing from the Paris Masters.
- His decision influences the final ATP Finals spot, with Felix Auger-Aliassime currently eighth and Lorenzo Musetti needing the Athens title to overtake him, while a Djokovic withdrawal could allow both to qualify.