Novak Djokovic Advances to Hellenic Championship Semifinals
Novak Djokovic edged closer to his 101st ATP title by defeating Portugal’s Nuno Borges in Athens. The Serbian star won in straight sets, 7-6, 6-4, securing his place in the semifinals.
Upcoming Match
In the semifinals, Djokovic will face either Marcos Giron or Yannick Hanfmann.
Match Overview
Djokovic maintained control throughout the match, though Borges played at a consistently high level from start to finish.
Djokovic’s Post-Match Thoughts
“It was a very physical battle. I thought that Nuno [Borges] played at a very high level. I must say that I was a bit surprised by how good he played.”
“I think we went toe-to-toe most of the match, very few points decided the winner tonight, so he deserves a big round of applause for his performance.”
Djokovic credited his serve as a key factor in securing the victory and advancing to the semifinals.
Summary
Djokovic praised Borges’ strong performance despite his own win, highlighting the closely contested nature of the match and his serving as decisive.