Novak Djokovic was overcome with emotion during his first professional tennis match in Greece on Tuesday, with the Serbian breaking down while watching a tribute video to his former coach, Nikola Pili

Novak Djokovic has broken down in tears in emotional post-match scenes as he viewed a tribute video to his former coach and mentor, Nikola Pilic, who died earlier this year aged 86.

Novak Djokovic beat Alejandro Tabilo in his first-ever professional tennis match in Greece, claiming a spot in his 225th career ATP quarter-final match.

Against expectations, Novak Djokovic will eye his first win against Alejandro Tabilo when the two clash in the last 16 at Hellenic Championship 2025.

He had lost his first two career matches against the Chilean in straight sets, but he turned the tables in the Greek capital.

Novak Djokovic opens up on his rivalry with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, praising their rise and competitive fire

Novak Djokovic defeated Alejandro Tabilo 7-6 (3), 6-1 at the ATP 250 Hellenic Championship in Athens, securing a spot in the quarterfinals at the first ATP tournament in Greece since 1994.

Novak Djokovic entered his first professional match in Greece fully alert, knowing his opponent was Alejandro Tabilo — the Chilean who had defeated him in their two

Novak Djokovic shared his love for his new hometown after relocating his family from Serbia. The world No. 5 is currently in action at the Hellenic Championship in Athens, just weeks after he moved to the Greek city with his wife, Jelena, and their two children.

It’s not every day you see Novak Djokovic, the man who has practically turned winning Grand Slams into a casual weekend hobby, break down in tears on a tennis court.