Novak Djokovic set to purchase €23m tennis club after moving family to Greece.
Novak Djokovic is settling into life in Greece and he is taking his love of tennis with him.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion has recently moved his family to Athens and is now linked to a €23 million tennis and racket sports club in Elliniko, a coastal district in southern Athens. The project is expected to become his training base and a hub for the local tennis community.
The Elliniko club is set to feature state-of-the-art courts, training facilities and spaces for the community. While details are still emerging, Djokovic is working closely with the Greek Tennis Federation to make it a centre for both professionals and juniors.
This week, Djokovic also met with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and tennis federation president Thodoris Glavas to discuss raising the profile of Greek tennis. Mitsotakis has previously shown strong support for the sport, attending semi-finals and finals earlier this month.
The prime minister posted a photo on Instagram, commenting: “This afternoon I received to my office tennis legend Novak Djokovic, brother Djordje, and the president of the Greek tennis federation Thodoris Glavas. We talked about how to take Greek tennis even higher, then the extremely successful Hellenic Championship ATP 250.”
Feeling at home in Athens
Djokovic has reportedly settled quickly into life in Athens. Speaking at the ATP 250 Hellenic Championship earlier this month, he said: “We are, as a family, trying to see how life goes here. It’s only been less than two months. So far, it’s been a very positive experience. I want to thank all the Greek people that welcomed me and my family with open arms.”
His connection with Greek fans was clear during the tournament, when he told the crowd he felt “really at home.” His relocation is clearly good for his game as he went on to beat Lorenzo Musetti in a thrilling three-set final to claim his 101st career title.
Family and training at the heart of the move
The move to Athens is also said to give Djokovic more time with his family and a chance to focus on training. He said: “To be in an environment where we have more time as a family, privately… the feelings are very positive. People are very kind, generous and friendly.”
A new era for Greek tennis
Experts believe Djokovic’s presence and the Elliniko project could spark a tennis renaissance in Greece. It may attract local talent and international players, creating a strong base for the sport’s growth.
With the €23 million club, Athens is set to become more than a home for Djokovic. It could be the centre of Greek and international tennis excellence for current players and emerging talent.
