ATP Athens Open: Novak Djokovic Downs Yannick Hanfmann To Reach Final
Novak Djokovic advanced to the final of the Athens Open after defeating Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals on Friday. The Serbian will compete for the title against either Lorenzo Musetti or Sebastian Korda.
Match Overview
In the opening set, both players held serve until the sixth game. Djokovic missed his first break opportunity in the fourth but capitalized on his third chance later to take the lead. The 24-time Grand Slam winner closed the set 6-3 within 37 minutes.
Second Set Dynamics
Hanfmann managed an early break to lead 3-1 in the second set. However, Djokovic quickly regained control, earning two breaks of serve and conceding almost nothing afterward. He sealed the match with a love hold, ending the contest as Hanfmann’s backhand fell into the net.
“Djokovic had to bide his time in an opening set that stayed on serve until the sixth game, having squandered his first opportunity to break in game four.”
Milestone and Next Challenge
This win marks Djokovic’s 144th tour-level final. His dominance in Greece remains unchallenged, having reached the final without losing a single set in three matches.
Author’s summary: Djokovic’s straight-sets victory over Hanfmann propels him into his 144th ATP final, maintaining perfect form on his way to the Athens Open title match.