Novak Djokovic leads Athens field, Alexander Bublik headlines in Metz

Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti, hopefuls for the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals, compete in Athens, while Alexander Bublik is the top seed in Metz this week on the ATP Tour. The ATP 250 doubleheader concludes the 2025 PIF ATP Live Race To Turin with indoor hard-court events in Athens and Metz.

Return of ATP Tour to Athens

ATP Tour tennis returns to Athens for the first time since 1994 with the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship. Novak Djokovic, former No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings and 100-time tour-level champion, headlines the field. He aims to quickly adapt to the indoor conditions ahead of the Nitto ATP Finals.

Lorenzo Musetti's Ambition

Fellow Top 10 star Lorenzo Musetti seeks a title in Athens to secure the final available spot at the upcoming Nitto ATP Finals. After an early exit at the Rolex Paris Masters, he looks to finish the 2025 PIF ATP Live Race To Turin strongly.

Alexander Bublik Tops Metz Field

Meanwhile, Alexander Bublik is the top seed at the Moselle Open in Metz.

Five Things to Watch in Athens

Djokovic’s Return: Competing for the first time since the Shanghai semi-finals last month, the 38-year-old Djokovic starts his campaign in Athens against Alejandro Tabilo.
Musetti's Race: Musetti targets a strong finish in Athens to earn his place at the Nitto ATP Finals after a disappointing Paris Masters.

“This story was updated to reflect the withdrawal of Felix Auger-Aliassime from the Moselle Open.”

These tournaments mark key moments as players vie for Turin qualification and late-season titles.

Author’s summary: Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti compete in Athens aiming for the Nitto ATP Finals spot, while Alexander Bublik leads the Metz field in the ATP 250 season finale.

ATP Tour — 2025-11-01