Novak Djokovic has advanced to the final of the Hellenic Championship, marking his third final appearance this season and his debut in Athens. He defeated German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, securing his place in Saturday’s final.
Djokovic will face either Lorenzo Musetti or Sebastian Korda, who are set to play their semifinal match later on Friday evening.
Playing in front of his new “home” crowd, Djokovic has won his first three matches in Athens without dropping a single set. After his latest victory at the Telekom Center Athens, he shared his impressions of the stadium.
“Thank you for your support and for filling up this amazing stadium again, it’s such a great venue to have a tournament, honestly,” Djokovic said. “It’s the third match I’ve played on Centre Court, but every time I walk out, I’m amazed. I’ve played in some of the most beautiful and biggest arenas in the world, but this is definitely in the top three I’ve ever played on. You make it very special.”
He expressed admiration for the venue, highlighting it as one of the top arenas he has ever played in, and thanked the fans for creating a special atmosphere.
Author's summary: Novak Djokovic praised the Telekom Center Athens as one of the world’s top tennis venues while advancing to the Hellenic Championship final without dropping a set.