ATP Athens Open: Novak Djokovic Downs Yannick Hanfmann To Reach Final
Novak Djokovic advanced to the final of the Athens Open after defeating Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4 in Friday’s semifinal. The Serbian champion maintained his perfect run in Greece, winning all three matches without dropping a set.
Match Summary
The opening set remained tight on serve until the sixth game. After missing his first break opportunity in game four, Djokovic created three more chances in game six and converted the last one, taking the set in 37 minutes.
In the second set, Hanfmann briefly led 3-1 after breaking Djokovic, but the 24-time Grand Slam winner quickly responded with two consecutive breaks, dominating from there until closing the match with a flawless hold.
Final and Opponent
The 38-year-old now moves on to his 144th career tour-level final, where he will face either Lorenzo Musetti or Sebastian Korda in the tournament’s showpiece clash.
@DjokerNole surges into the Athens final with another straight-sets victory! #HellenicChampionship
Author’s summary: Djokovic reached his 144th tour-level final in Athens after a composed 6-3, 6-4 win over Hanfmann, continuing an unbeaten streak without losing a set.