Novak Djokovic Advances to Hellenic Championship Semifinals
Novak Djokovic took a significant step toward his 101st ATP title with a straight-sets victory over Portugal’s Nuno Borges at the Hellenic Championship in Athens. The Serbian star won 7-6, 6-4 to secure his spot in the semifinals.
Upcoming Matchup
In the semifinals, Djokovic will face either Marcos Giron or Yannick Hanfmann.
Match Overview
Djokovic controlled most of the match, but the level of play from Borges remained high throughout the encounter.
Djokovic's Post-Match Assessment
“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 that propelled him into the semifinals in Athens.
Author's summary: Djokovic acknowledged Borges' strong play and highlighted his own serving as the crucial element that secured his win and semifinal berth.