Prize money and ranking points collected by Novak Djokovic as he wins 101st title
Novak Djokovic clinched his 101st career title with an emotional win against Lorenzo Musetti in Athens, as he continued to add to his remarkable legacy.
There were emotional scenes as Djokovic’s brother and the tournament director in Athens handed over the trophy after his 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory in the final, as he secured victory in an event that his owned his members of his family.
“An incredible battle,” declared Djokovic. “Three hours of a gruelling match, physically.
“It could have been anybody’s match, so congrats to Lorenzo for an amazing performance. I’m just very proud of
myself to get through this one.”
Djokovic’s win meant Musetti failed to qualify for next week’s ATP Finals in Turin, as he came up agonisingly short in a battle with Felix Auger-Aliassime to claim the final place up for grabs in the end-of-season event.
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“Novak, there are not many words to say about you and your career,” said Musett.
“You are proving, still at your age, that you can kick us, like me today. Everytime I share the court with you, I take it as a lesson, so thanks for that.”
This tournament offered up prize money of €766,715 across both singles and doubles, with significant winnings available across the tournament.
Djokovic will receive a paycheck of €116,690, with the tournament runner-up receiving €68,035 in winnings and he also collected 250 rankings points, which boosted his hopes of a strong seeded position if he plays in big events in 2026.
The big debate all week focused on whether Djokovic would play in the upcoming ATP Finals, with Musetti waiting for his decision over whether the Serbian would take part.
Soon after his win in Athens, he made an announcement that most observers were expecting.
“I was really looking forward to competing in Turin and giving my best, but after today’s final in Athens, I’m sad to share that I need to withdraw due to an ongoing injury,” he said on his Instagram account.
“I’m truly sorry to the fans who were hoping to see me play – your support means so much.
“I wish all the players an amazing tournament, and I can’t wait to be back on the court with you all soon.”
The verdict over whether Djokovic should have made a call on his participation in the ATP Finals earlier than a day before the tournament starts will rage on for days and weeks to come, but Musetti will be relieved that he gets a chance to play Taylor Fritz in his opening match in Turin on Monday afternoon.
