Novak Djokovic added another memorable chapter to his Athens stay with a visit to the iconic Kallimarmaro Stadium, a venue steeped in Olympic history. For Novak, this place is even more natural to visitthat Parthenon, although he belongs there as well!
The 38-year-old fulfilled his lifelong dream by winning Olympic gold in Paris last year over Carlos Alcaraz. Now, the 24-time Major champion found himself in a fitting stage in the Greek capital, where almost everything is about history and tradition.
Kallimarmaro, the Panathenaic Stadium built entirely of marble, hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. It remains one of the sport's most treasured landmarks.
Novak playfully recreated one of his signature sliding backhands on the historic grounds that hosted Olympians almost 130 years ago! Thus, the Serb blended the imagery of his Paris triumph with the birthplace of modern athletics.
The moment tied together last year's Olympic success and the timeless spirit of competition that Athens represents. Djokovic flew to Athens following the US Open semi-final run.
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The veteran will remain in the Greek capital at least until November. As always, Novak is soaking in the city's history while enjoying his break from tennis following four Major semi-finals in 2025.
Djokovis is still on the entry list for the Shanghai Masters, where he played in the final a year ago. If he skips one of his favorite tournaments, he should enter the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh next month.
After that, the Serb will prepare for the Hellenic Championships, the ATP 250 event in Athens at the OAKA indoor arena in the first week of November. Until then, let's enjoy his pictures from one of the most beautiful sporting venues.
His visit to Kallimarmaro highlighted the deep connection between his top-tier achievements on court and the enduring legacy of the Gamer he now proudly belongs to.
