Djokovic, 38, is already the holder of several records related to Grand Slam tournaments. He has the most Grand Slam titles (24), finals appearances (37), semifinals appearances (53) and quarterfinals appearances (64) in history. Fourteen of those Grand Slam titles came on hard courts, including a record 10 at the Australian Open.

Thus, Djokovic sees the event as a platform for growth and discovery. For the spectators, having Novak compete on Greek soil is already historic. In addition, his presence has given Athens a powerful reminder of what tennis can mean to a nation ready to embrace it again.

Novak Djokovic, who had shifted base from Belgrade in his home country of Serbia to Athens in Greece in September, shares some of the life lessons he has picked up in his late 30s, especially on spending time with his children Stefan and Tara.

The Telekom Center crowd in Athens offered constant support for the 38-year-old Serb, who moved with his family to Athens earlier this year.

Novak Djokovic had major praise for the Athens crowd after booking a semifinal spot in the Greece capital as the Serbian tennis star stated that he felt like he was playing in his country.

As the Athens ATP 250 tournament reaches its quarterfinal stage, tennis fans are eagerly anticipating thrilling matchups, particularly the clash between Novak Djokovic and Nuno Borges, alongside the unseeded duel between Sebastian Korda and Miomir Kecmanovic.