Greece Tennis ATP Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a shot against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy during the ATP 250 tennis tournament final match, in Athens, Greece, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Yorgos Karahalis/AP)
Greece Tennis ATP Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a shot against Lorenzo Musetti of Italy during the ATP 250 tennis tournament final match, in Athens, Greece, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Yorgos Karahalis/AP)
Greece Tennis ATP Lorenzo Musetti of Italy plays a shot against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the ATP 250 tennis tournament final match, in Athens, Greece, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) (Yorgos Karahalis/AP)
ATHENS (AP) — Novak Djokovic won his 101st career title by rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 win over Lorenzo Musetti in the final of the Hellenic Championship on Saturday.
The loss ended Musetti's hopes of qualifying for season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, with Felix Auger-Aliassime earning the final spot instead.
The 38-year-old Djokovic set a men's record with his 72nd title on hard courts, one more than Roger Federer.
“An incredible battle," Djokovic said. "Three hours of a grueling match, physically. ... I’m just very proud of myself to get through this one.”
The last set featured five breaks, before Djokovic clinched the victory with a service winner. Musetti has now lost his last six tour-level finals.
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