Novak Djokovic has not decided yet whether or not he will participate in the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, an event he had already skipped last year, generating numerous speculations. The surface on which this competition is played is particularly fast and adapts well to the Serbian's game at this stage of his career, because it allows him to win points faster without stressing his body too much. It is no coincidence that the former world number 1 lifted the trophy in Turin in both 2022 and 2023, unleashing truly exceptional performances and writing new pages in tennis history.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion is playing the Shanghai Masters 1000 right now and has confirmed only one tournament between now and the end of the season, preferring not to make long-term plans at this stage of his career. The reference is obviously to the Athens ATP 250, which will be staged in November and promises to give Greek fans an electrifying show.
As everyone knows by now, Nole's family decided to move the tournament from Belgrade to Athens due to disagreements with the current Serbian government. Novak himself has moved his residence to the Greek capital and has already started living there with his entire family, a move that has sparked controversy in Serbia and divided public opinion.
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Athens ATP 250 entry list
Meanwhile, the Athens ATP 250 entry list has been officially released. In addition to Djokovic, Karen Khachanov, Jakub Mensik (who beat Nole in the Miami Open final this year), Jiri Lehecka, local idol Stefanos Tsitsipas and Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut will also be present in the Greek capital.
The 38-year-old from Belgrade has lifted just one trophy this season more precisely the Geneva ATP 250 which allowed him to win the 100th title of an almost unrepeatable career. The former world No.1 will try to prevail in Greece as well, before deciding whether or not to go to Turin to face the best eight players in the world.
