Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Djokovic Reaches 199th Semifinal in Athens with Win Over Borges
Tennis star Novak Djokovic, who is 38 years old, just won a match against Nuno Borges in a tournament in Athens, Greece.
He won in two sets, 7-6 and 6-4.
This win means he has now reached the semifinal of a tournament 199 times in his career, which is a very high number!
It was a tough match, and Djokovic said Borges played really well.
This win also marks his 200th victory indoors.
He is now getting closer to winning his 101st career title.
The tournament he is playing in Athens is a smaller event, but it's helping him prepare for bigger tournaments.
He is one of the greatest players ever, with many past achievements like winning 53 Grand Slam semifinals.
Novak Djokovic defeated Nuno Borges 7-6(1), 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship in Athens.
The victory marks Djokovic's 199th career semifinal appearance, placing him third all-time in the Open Era.
Djokovic also achieved his 200th indoor win during the match, which lasted one hour and 44 minutes.
Djokovic noted the match was a 'very physical battle' and praised Borges' performance.
The Serbian player is currently pursuing his 101st career title, having won 100 titles previously.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic, Nuno Borges
- What
- Novak Djokovic defeated Nuno Borges in the quarterfinals of the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship to reach his 199th career semifinal.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Athens
- Why
- Djokovic secured the win to advance to the semifinals and continue his pursuit of his 101st career title.
Novak Djokovic
Nuno Borges
Match Performance
Novak Djokovic
Djokovic won in straight sets, 7-6(1), 6-4, in a match lasting one hour and 44 minutes. He hit 22 winners against 20 unforced errors and broke Borges' serve once in the second set.
Nuno Borges
Borges put up a strong fight, with Djokovic noting surprise at how well Borges played and stating it was a 'very physical battle' where 'a few points decided the winner.'
- Player
- Novak Djokovic
- Tournament
- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship (Athens)
- Match Result
- Djokovic def. Nuno Borges 7-6(1), 6-4
- Career Milestone
- 199th career semifinal
- Other Milestones
- 200th indoor win
- Djokovic's Next Goal
- 101st career title
Sources
Djokovic interrupted by family members with quirky question during press conference: 'Maybe just take him for a second'
Novak Djokovic included in ATP Finals draw despite uncertainty over his participation in Turin
