Novak Djokovic claimed his 101st career title on Saturday at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship in Athens, defeating Lorenzo Musetti in a demanding three-hour final. Despite the triumph, Djokovic later announced that he would not participate in the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin due to an ongoing shoulder injury—a major development in the ATP season that opens the door for Musetti to take his place at the year-end event.

Djokovic's victory, his 72nd on hard courts, also gave him sole possession of the most tour-level hard-court titles in the Open Era, breaking his tie with Roger Federer. The Athens final delivered a tense, high-quality contest, with Djokovic rallying from a set down to overcome Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.

In a match featuring 13 break points and five service breaks

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