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Hanfmann Reaches Athens Semifinal, Draws Djokovic After Win Over Giron

The 117th-ranked German earns a swift rematch four weeks after losing to the Serb in Shanghai.

Overview

  • Yannick Hanfmann beat Marcos Giron 7-6 (7-3), 6-4 to advance to the ATP Athens semifinal.
  • Hanfmann converted his first match point after roughly 90 minutes to close out the quarterfinal.
  • Novak Djokovic moved through by defeating Nuno Borges 7-6 (7-1), 6-4 to set up Friday’s semifinal.
  • The Athens meeting follows their Shanghai encounter four weeks ago, where Hanfmann fell 6-4, 5-7, 3-6.
  • In separate action, Daniel Altmaier lost in Metz to Lorenzo Sonego 4-6, 6-7 (6-8) after a recent rise to No. 46.