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Djokovic Reaches Athens Final to Face Musetti

Novak Djokovic advanced to the Athens ATP final with a confident 6-3, 6-4 win over German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Friday. The 38-year-old Serb needed just 79 minutes to complete the match and will now face Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in Saturday’s final.

Path to the Final

Djokovic broke a four-match semifinal losing streak, having previously fallen short at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, the US Open, and Shanghai. His last semifinal win came in Geneva in May, where he went on to defeat Hubert Hurkacz for his 100th career singles title. Only Roger Federer with 103 titles and Jimmy Connors with 109 have more.

Match Highlights

After missing an early chance to break Hanfmann at 2-1 in the opening set, Djokovic converted at 3-2 and secured the set 6-3. Despite dropping serve early in the second set, he broke back immediately, leveling the score at 3-3 before taking another break and holding to close the match at 6-4.

"I think it was the best tennis I've played this tournament," Djokovic said. "Hanfmann poses a big threat with his powerful serve and strong game, so I really needed to stay focused."

Musetti’s Challenge

Lorenzo Musetti earned his place in the final by defeating Sebastian Korda 6-0, 5-7, 7-5. The Italian must win the Athens final to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin, adding extra motivation for the showdown.

Author’s summary: Djokovic ended his semifinal drought with a dominant Athens performance, setting up a spirited final against the hungry Musetti.

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SuperSport SuperSport — 2025-11-07

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