Novak Djokovic Reaches Final in Athens
Novak Djokovic advanced to the final of the ATP tournament in Athens after defeating Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4 in an hour and 19 minutes. This marks Djokovic's third ATP final appearance this season and the 144th final of his career.
Match Highlights
- Djokovic secured his third win over Hanfmann in as many meetings.
- He overcame a 3-1 deficit early in the match by winning five consecutive games.
- He served nine aces and maintained strong performance on both first and second serves.
- Djokovic was broken only once, capitalizing on his opponent's limited opportunities.
- The Serb converted three breaks from six return chances.
- He finished with 17 winners and 12 unforced errors, showing dominance from the baseline and on serve.
Key Moments
Djokovic started strongly, holding serve comfortably for the first five games of the match. After missing an early break chance in the fourth game, he broke Hanfmann at 3-2 by capitalizing on a loose volley from the German. Djokovic then consolidated the break and closed out the first set with an ace.
Novak Djokovic the Destroyer 😤 The No.1 seed is through to the #HellenicChampionship final after beating Hanfmann 6-3 6-4 👌
Upcoming Final
In the final, Djokovic will face either Lorenzo Musetti or Sebastian Korda for his 101st ATP title.
Author’s Summary
Novak Djokovic showed resilience and strong serving to reach the Athens final, aiming for his 101st ATP title with solid tactical play and consistent pressure on his opponent.