Novak Djokovic Reaches Athens Semifinal
Novak Djokovic defeated Nuno Borges with a score of 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 in 1 hour and 43 minutes to advance to the semifinal of the ATP 250 tournament in Athens.
Match Details
- Djokovic lost 12 points on his serve and saved two break points in the first set.
- The 24-time Grand Slam champion converted one of five break points and hit 22 winners against 20 unforced errors.
- Borges saved two break points during the match, missed two in the ninth game, and kept the first set on serve until the tiebreak.
- Djokovic dominated the tiebreak with three mini-breaks, winning it 7-1.
- In the second set, Djokovic broke Borges’ serve once in the seventh game and closed the match by holding his serve in the 10th game.
“It was a very physical battle. I thought Nuno played a high level. I was a bit surprised with how good he played. I think we went toe to toe, most of the match. Just a few points decided the winner tonight and he deserves a round of applause for his performance,” said Djokovic.
Next Opponent
Djokovic will face Yannik Hanfmann in the semifinals, who narrowly defeated Marcos Giron 7-6 (7-3), 6-4.
Author’s Summary
Djokovic showcased resilience and skill in a tightly contested match, earning his spot in the Athens semifinal against Hanfmann after a strong physical performance.