Only one step separates Novak from lifting his second trophy of the 2025 season.
The Serbian star booked his place within the 144th ATP last of his profession with a straight-sets victory over world No. 117, Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann, 6–3, 6–4.
The semifinal conflict on the Vanda Prescribed drugs Hellenic Championship within the Greek capital lasted one hour and 19 minutes.
The opening set was determined by a break within the sixth recreation, when Novak transformed his third break level. The German had no solutions on return, as Djokovic dominated behind his serve and calmly closed out the set.
Within the second set, the 199th ATP semifinal of his profession, Novak had a slower begin, permitting Hanfmann to interrupt within the fourth recreation for a 3–1 lead. However the world No. 5 instantly struck again, leveling at 3–3 after which breaking once more to take full management, paving his approach to victory.
Within the last, Novak will face Lorenzo Musetti (Italy, 2), who defeated Sebastian Korda (USA) within the semifinals.
The championship match is scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. CET.
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