Novak Djokovic found himself at the centre of the fight for the final ATP Finals spot.

Felix Auger-Aliassime was in control of his own destiny, needing just a couple of wins at the Moselle Open in Metz to lock in his place. But he chose to pull out, putting his hopes in Musetti’s hands.

Lorenzo Musetti was the only man who could catch him, and it required nothing less than a title run at the Hellenic Championship in Greece.

In a twist, both players ended up qualifying anyway. Djokovic beat Musetti in Athens but then withdrew from Turin, opening up an extra spot.

It was a situation where all eyes were on Djokovic’s decisions and how they might shape the final lineup. Andy Roddick even speculated on what kind of conversation might have happened between Djokovic and Auger-Aliassime before

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