Hellenic Championship 2025 Winner List and Prize Money Payouts
ATHENS, GREECEโThe inaugural 2025 Hellenic Championship concluded with a dramatic flourish as Novak Djokovic etched yet another record into the annals of tennis history, overcoming a spirited challenge from Italyโs Lorenzo Musetti to win the singles title. The final score read 4โ6, 6โ3, 7โ5 after a captivating battle, securing Djokovic his 101st career ATP Tour-level title.
The victory, achieved at the age of 38 years and 5 months, makes the Serbian superstar the oldest men’s singles champion on the ATP Tour since its establishment in 1990. This monumental feat also places him as the third-oldest men’s singles tour-level champion in the Open Era, reaffirming his enduring dominance and unmatched longevity in the sport.
The Birth of a New Tournament
The Hellenic Championship holds a significant place on the calendar as the first edition of the event, replacing the long-running Belgrade Open. Held on indoor hard courts in the final stretch of the season, the tournament in Athens immediately established itself as a must-watch event, delivering high-calibre tennis from start to finish.
The atmosphere for the final was electric, setting a high bar for this new ATP 250 tournament.
A Decisive Battle Against the Next Generation
The singles final was a grueling affair, stretching over two hours and 50 minutes, showcasing the best of both the current and the next generation of tennis talent.
Musetti, who had the support of the crowd and was hunting for his third career title, came out strong. His aggressive play and trademark one-handed backhand secured a crucial break, allowing him to take the opening set 6โ4.
Djokovic, however, deployed his legendary tactical precision and iron will to level the match. He broke Musetti’s serve midway through the second set and comfortably closed it out, 6โ3, ensuring the championship would be decided in a final set.
The deciding set was a tense, back-and-forth struggle. Musetti showcased incredible composure to save several break points, pushing the set deep into its final stages. It was the world number one who found the decisive edge at 5-5, converting a break point before confidently serving out the match, sealing the championship with a final set score of 7โ5.
The hard-fought win demonstrated that despite his age, Djokovic remains the standard-bearer for elite performance under pressure, especially in deciding sets.
Doubles Crown Goes to Cabral and Miedler
The doubles final also provided thrilling action, concluding with a victory for the second-seeded pairing of Francisco Cabral and Lucas Miedler. They overcame the challenge of Santiago Gonzรกlez and David Pel in a three-set affair: 4โ6, 6โ3, [10โ3].
After dropping the first set, the Cabral/Miedler team regrouped to dominate the second set before ultimately clinching the title in the deciding match tie-break. The victory marks a perfect end to a strong season for the pair.
Prize Money Payouts: Inaugural Event Rewards
The 2025 Hellenic Championship, an ATP Tour 250 event, offered a total prize money pool of โฌ766,715 (Euros). The champions were justly rewarded for their triumphs in the tournament’s debut edition.
Singles Prize Money
Djokovic’s title run earned him the largest share of the prize money, celebrating his record-breaking achievement.
| Result | Player | Prize Money (EUR) |
| Champion | Novak Djokovic | โฌ116,690 |
| Runner-Up | Lorenzo Musetti | โฌ68,035 |
Doubles Prize Money
The victorious doubles team, Francisco Cabral and Lucas Miedler, split the following amount:
| Result | Team | Prize Money (EUR) Per Team |
| Champions | Cabral / Miedler | โฌ40,560 |
| Runners-Up | Gonzรกlez / Pel | โฌ21,790 |
The successful staging of the first Hellenic Championship, coupled with the historic achievements of its singles champion, ensures the tournament has made a memorable start on the ATP Tour calendar.
Season Haul: Djokovic Secures Second Title of 2025
The record-breaking victory in Athens marks the culmination of a strong season finish for Novak Djokovic. The Hellenic Championship title is his second singles championship of the 2025 ATP Tour season.
- First Title: His season’s first trophy came in May at the Geneva Open on clay, where he claimed his historic 100th career ATP Tour-level title.
- Second Title: The Hellenic Championship crown, which pushed his career total to 101 and solidified his status as the oldest ATP champion in history.
This achievement highlights the remarkable consistency of the 38-year-old, who has now won at least one ATP singles title in an unprecedented 20 consecutive seasons.
