Athens, Greece – Novak Djokovic secured his 101st career title on Saturday, overcoming Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in a hard-fought final at the Athens Open. The Serbian star battled back from a set down to win 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, denying Musetti a place in the season-ending championships.
The 38-year-old Djokovic displayed his trademark resilience, digging deep to secure the victory in a match filled with drama. There were a total of 13 break points throughout the contest, including five crucial breaks of serve in a tense deciding set.
The victory also marks Djokovic’s 72nd title on hard courts, surpassing Roger Federer’s previous record in the Open Era. This achievement further solidifies Djokovic’s status as one of the greatest players in tennis history.
“It was a tough match, Lorenzo played incredibly well,” Djokovic stated after the match. “I had to really fight for every point. I’m very happy to win my 101st title here in Athens.”
The Athens Open victory represents another significant milestone in Djokovic’s illustrious career, adding to his already impressive collection of Grand Slam titles and ATP Masters 1000 crowns. He will now set his sights on further success as the season progresses.
