"ATHENS -- Novak Djokovic won his 101st career title by rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over Lorenzo Musetti in the final of the Hellenic Championship on Saturday."
"The loss ended Musetti's hopes of qualifying for season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, with Felix Auger-Aliassime earning the last spot instead."
"The 38-year-old Djokovic set a men's record with his 72nd title on hard courts, one more than Roger Federer. "An incredible battle," Djokovic said. "Three hours of a grueling match, physically. ... I'm just very proud of myself to get through this one.""
"The last set featured five breaks before Djokovic clinched the victory with a service winner. Musetti has now lost his last six tour-level finals."
Novak Djokovic captured his 101st career title by rallying to defeat Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the Hellenic Championship final in Athens. The loss eliminated Musetti's chances of qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, with Felix Auger-Aliassime taking the final berth. The 38-year-old Djokovic set a men's record with his 72nd hard-court title, surpassing Roger Federer. Djokovic described the match as an incredible, three-hour physical battle and expressed pride in prevailing. The final set featured five breaks before Djokovic clinched victory with a service winner. Musetti has lost his last six tour-level finals.
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