Novak Djokovic’s ties to Greece just got a whole lot stronger. Reports are swirling that the tennis legend has dropped a massive amount of cash on tennis infrastructure in his new home country.
After the 2025 US Open, Djokovic packed up and moved to Athens. The decision came after some pretty tense moments with the Serbian government over how they handled protesters – something Djokovic wasn’t shy about criticizing.
The move meant his tournament had to relocate too. The Belgrade Open became the Athens Open, which made perfect sense since Djokovic and his family own the tournament’s license.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic | 38 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
Djokovic won his incredible 101st title at the 2025 Athens Open, beating Lorenzo Musetti in what everyone’s calling a thrilling final battle.
That effort, plus a minor injury, kept him out of the 2025 ATP Finals in Turin. Sometimes you’ve got to pick your battles.
In interviews before the Athens tournament, Djokovic talked about how well he’d settled into Greek life. He said the cultural connections between Greece and Serbia were a big reason he chose to make the move.
If the latest reports are true, it sounds like Djokovic’s planning to stick around for a while. Word is that the former world No. 1 just bought a multimillion-euro tennis and racket club right on the Athens coast.
The price tag? Around 20 million euros.
The facility will become his new training base, letting him put in serious work during the off-season while staying close to his family. That’s pretty smart planning for a 38-year-old who’s still competing at the highest level.
Djokovic was pretty honest during his Athens Open interview – he said he wasn’t sure how long he’d stay in Greece. But dropping 20 million on a training facility? That gives him options for an extended stay if he wants it.
The hunt for Grand Slam number 25
With 24 Grand Slam titles, Djokovic is tied with Margaret Court for the most Major singles titles ever. He’s already the most statistically successful player in tennis history, but you know he wants that record all to himself.
The problem? Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner keep getting in his way.
Those two have won every men’s Grand Slam since the start of 2024. Djokovic’s last Major victory was way back at the 2023 US Open – that’s got to sting a little.
But Serena Williams’ former coach, Rennae Stubbs, thinks Djokovic hasn’t given up on that 25th Grand Slam title. She believes he’ll prepare especially hard for the Australian Open, where he’s already won a record ten times.
Most tennis experts think the Australian Open and Wimbledon are his best shots at grabbing one more Major. And honestly? Making the semifinals at all four Grand Slams in 2025 at age 38 is pretty amazing.
Two-time defending champion Sinner will probably start as the favorite in Melbourne. But here’s something interesting – the Australian Open is the only Grand Slam Alcaraz hasn’t won yet. That adds some extra drama to the 2026 tournament.
Djokovic has admitted he’s not sure he can still compete with Alcaraz and Sinner over five sets. But here’s the thing – he beat Alcaraz at last year’s Australian Open.
Unfortunately, he had to retire with an injury against Alexander Zverev in the next round. Sometimes tennis can be really cruel.
With his new Athens training base locked in, Djokovic will have everything he needs to prepare for what could be one of his last realistic chances at tennis history.
