Novak Djokovic Reaches Third Final of the Season in Athens
Novak Djokovic advanced to the final of the Hellenic Championship on his debut in Athens. He defeated German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4, securing his spot in Saturday’s final.
Upcoming Final Match
Djokovic will face either Lorenzo Musetti or Sebastian Korda, who are scheduled to play their semifinal later on Friday evening.
Strong Performance in Athens
Playing in front of his new ‘home’ crowd at the ‘Telekom Center Athens’, Djokovic has won his first three matches without dropping a set. He expressed great satisfaction with the venue during his post-match interview.
“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 [the fans] make it very special.”
Djokovic highlighted the unique atmosphere created by the fans, which makes the stadium a standout venue for tennis.
Author's summary: Novak Djokovic praised the Telekom Center Athens as one of the top three tennis venues worldwide after advancing to the Hellenic Championship final without dropping a set.