Djokovic before his debut in Athens: "I don't play only for titles"

As the end of the season approaches, Djokovic is preparing to compete in the ATP 250 in Athens, while savoring his new life in Greece with his family. In a candid interview, he opens up about his love for the game, his longevity, and what still drives him to give his all.

Absent since his elimination in the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters 1000, Novak Djokovic continues his 2025 season in Athens, a tournament managed by his brother Djordje.

The Serbian, on the eve of his opening match against Alejandro Tabilo, gave an interview to the Greek media outlet SDNA. He first discusses his new life in Greece with his family:

"Several things have happened over the last two years, which influenced our choices, both personal and professional. But that's okay, it's part of life. We have two young children, our priority is to provide them with the most favorable environment possible, whether psychologically, physically, and emotionally.

We want to be in an environment where we have the opportunity to spend more time as a family, to have more privacy. For two months now, we have been discovering life in Greece and everything is going well. We feel welcomed, people are very kind and generous."

On the sporting front, Djokovic discussed his longevity, having reached the semi-finals of all four Grand Slams this season at 38 years of age:

"After the Olympic Games and my gold medal, many thought I would end my career. But I don't play only for titles.

Of course, titles are a major source of motivation, but what drives me above all is the love of competition.

I love the process, I love what tennis brings to me, to my family, and what I can contribute as long as I am still active."