Novak Djokovic opens Athens debut with win
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Former World No.1 Novak Djokovic opened up about his decision to move his family from Serbia to Athens. The tennis star spoke after his first ATP match against Alejandro Tabilo in Belgrade, Athens. His relocation came following public backlash in Serbia after he expressed support for protesters opposing President Aleksandar Vučić.
Novak Djokovic has hit another milestone by making his 225th quarter-final on the ATP Tour, following a win over Alejandro Tabilo at the Hellenic Championship.
Novak Djokovic fought back tears after his second-round win at the Hellenic Championship in Athens on Tuesday after tournament organisers played a tribute video to his former coach Nikola Pilic, who died in September aged 86.
Just days after Novak Djokovic faced a wave of boos during his courtside appearance at a EuroLeague game between Panathinaikos and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Greece, the story behind his stay in Athens has taken a fascinating turn.
Novak Djokovic has finally reacted to uprooting his family from Serbia and moving them to Greece as he won his opening game at the Hellenic Championship on Tuesdau.
It’s not every day you see Novak Djokovic, the man who has practically turned winning Grand Slams into a casual weekend hobby, break down in tears on a tennis court.
Novak Djokovic is set to return to action at the inaugural edition of the Hellenic Championship in Athens, Greece, on Tuesday, November 4.
Novak Djokovic was speaking to reporters after beginning his ATP Hellenic Championships campaign with a victory over Alejandro Tabilo when he was interrupted by his wife Jelena and children Stefan and Tara.