Novak Djokovic in Athens: Why the Olympic Tennis Gold Medallist is Playing in Greece
The 24-time Grand Slam champion is set to play his penultimate tournament of the 2025 season in Athens, marking the city’s return to the ATP circuit for the first time since 1994. For Novak Djokovic, an Olympic gold medallist from Paris 2024, competing in the birthplace of the Games feels naturally fitting.
Since his visit to the Panathenaic Stadium—the site of the first modern Olympics—after the US Open in September, the Serbian star has maintained close ties with Athens. Now, at 38, he will finally compete in the Greek capital at the 2025 Hellenic Championship, an ATP 250 event running from November 2 to 8.
“I hope that you guys are as excited as I am and all the players to play in Athens, that has the ATP tournament back again after 30 years,” Djokovic said on the tournament’s social media. “There is great excitement... this arena being one of the most famous basketball arenas in the world, home of Panathinaikos, one of the best clubs in Europe.”
“Such a historic venue, and it's a great honour and pleasure to be here. I'm very excited to see you all fill up this amazing stadium and hopefully watch some world-class tennis.”
Event Details
- Tournament: Hellenic Championship (ATP 250)
- Location: Athens, Greece
- Dates: November 2–8, 2025
Author’s Summary
Novak Djokovic returns to Greece to headline the first ATP tournament in Athens in 30 years, uniting his Olympic legacy with a new chapter in his illustrious career.