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251011 — SHANGHAI, Oct. 11, 2025 — Novak Djokovic gestures to spectators after the men s singles semifinal between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Valentin Vacherot of Monaco at the ATP, Tennis Herren World Tour Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, east China, Oct. 11, 2025. SPCHINA-SHANGHAI-TENNIS-ATP TOUR-SHANGHAI MASTERS-MEN S SINGLES CN ChenxHaoming PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN

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251011 — SHANGHAI, Oct. 11, 2025 — Novak Djokovic gestures to spectators after the men s singles semifinal between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Valentin Vacherot of Monaco at the ATP, Tennis Herren World Tour Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, east China, Oct. 11, 2025. SPCHINA-SHANGHAI-TENNIS-ATP TOUR-SHANGHAI MASTERS-MEN S SINGLES CN ChenxHaoming PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
Our favorite’s wish finally came true. Novak Djokovic won his 101st career title on Saturday after an outstanding match at the Vanda Pharmaceuticals Hellenic Championship in Athens, ending Lorenzo Musetti’s chance to qualify for the ATP Finals.
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The 38-year-old Serbian gave everything he had in a tough 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 battle. The final was full of drama, long rallies, and tension. With this win, Novak now holds 72 hard-court titles, passing Roger Federer for the most in the Open Era. But the best part came after the match. In his victory speech, Novak said just three simple words: “Feels like home.”
It was a touching moment because he wasn’t in Serbia, where he was born and raised, but in Athens, Greece, his new home since June. Djokovic moved there after showing support for student protests in Serbia following a tragic accident in Novi Sad that killed 16 people. His stance put him at odds with the Serbian government and media, making things tense back home. So when he said “Feels like home,” it wasn’t just about the crowd or the city. It was about finding peace and comfort again, something that goes beyond tennis.
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“Feels like home.” ❤️🏠🇬🇷
Novak Djokovic caps off a special win in Athens surrounded by loved ones. #HellenicChampionship pic.twitter.com/wayuJVk2Ck
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) November 8, 2025
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