With Djokovic’s title in Athens, how many were he behind Roger Federer’s record?

The Record Man continues to make history! In a new chapter of his immense career in sports, Novak Djokovic (No. 5 in the ATP ranking) defeated Lorenzo Musetti (9th) in the definition of the ATP 250 in Athens by 4-6, 6-3 and 7-5 in 2h 59min of action, conquering the title No. 101 of his career and closing the gap on Roger Federer’s record. The details.

The 38-year-old tennis player landed in Greece with a record of 35 matches won and 11 lost, with his 100th title won months ago at the ATP 250 in Geneva. Thanks to his performances in the Grand Slams, reaching the semifinals in each of them and losing to the three best tennis players of the moment (Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev), he managed to qualify once again for the ATP Finals.

During his week on Hellenic soil, he overcame the challenges proposed by Alejandro Tabilo (7-6, 6-1), Nuno Borges (7-6, 6-4) and Yannik Hanfmann (6-3, 6-4) to meet in the definition of the tournament.

In that instance he fought for 3 hours against the Italian Lorenzo Musetti, whom he not only defeated but by beating him, took away his chance to qualify for Turin. He went 4-6, 6-3 and 7-5 to take title No. 101 of his career. A number that brought him closer to Roger Federer’s record on the list of top title winners of the Open Era.

Although the maximum record remains American Jimmy Connors with 109 titlesNovak Djokovic reduced the lead with Roger Federer (103), being only 2 trophies away to snatch the second position on the prestigious list.

But also, with its consecration in Athens, He became the tennis player with the most titles on hard courts in the Open Era, leaving behind the parity he maintained with His Majesty with 71 each.