Novak Djokovic and Lorenzo Musetti met the media after the Athens Open final, sharing their thoughts on the match, the atmosphere in Greece and their plans for the rest of the season. Below are short video highlights and key quotes from their press conferences.
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic spoke about handling the pressure in the final, the support from the crowd and how this week fits into his 2025 schedule.
In the clip below, Djokovic talks about how hearing his son’s voice from the stands motivates him even more.
- It was an emotional week. The crowd here in Athens gave me a lot of energy.
- I always enjoy playing in front of young fans – you feel that tennis is growing here.
- When I hear my son cheering for me during the match, it gives me even more motivation to fight for every point.
In the second clip, Djokovic pays tribute to the Greek fans who packed the stands for the final. He talks about how the atmosphere in Athens showed just how much people here love tennis and how their support pushed both players to raise their level.
Lorenzo Musetti
Lorenzo Musetti came within a few points of the biggest title of his career in the Athens Open final against Novak Djokovic. After more than three hours on court, the Italian spoke about the emotions of losing such a close match, the support he felt in Greece and what this run means for the rest of his season.
In the short video below, we highlight Musetti’s body language from the trophy ceremony and his moments with the media as he reflects on an unforgettable night in Athens.