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Summary:

Novak Djokovic, 38, advanced to the final of the ATP event in Athens by defeating Yannick Hanfmann in straight sets (6-3, 6-4). Despite dropping serve once, Djokovic felt it was his best tennis of the tournament so far. This victory breaks a four-match losing streak in semifinals for Djokovic. In the final, he will face either Sebastian Korda or Lorenzo Musetti. He also praised the enthusiastic crowd and the Athens venue as one of the best indoor arenas he’s ever played in.

News Article:

Djokovic Cruises into Athens ATP Final, Breaks Semifinal Jinx

Paris – Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the final of the ATP event in Athens on Friday, dispatching German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4.

Despite dropping serve for only the second time in the tournament, the 38-year-old Serbian dominated the match, which lasted 79 minutes. Djokovic stated that this was his strongest performance of the week. The win snaps a four-tournament semifinal losing streak for Djokovic, whose last semifinal win was in Geneva in May.

Djokovic will face either American Sebastian Korda or Italian Lorenzo Musetti in the final. Musetti needs to win the tournament to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin.

“I think it was the best tennis I’ve played this tournament,” Djokovic said after the match. “It came at the right time. Hanfmann poses a great threat because he serves big, has a big game, so I needed to really stay focused.”

Djokovic also expressed his appreciation for the enthusiastic crowd, praising the Athens venue as “one of the top three” indoor arenas he’s ever played in. The Athens event has replaced the Belgrade Open on the ATP schedule this year.

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