Djokovic Relocates ATP 250 Tournament from Belgrade to Athens

The ATP Tour has officially relocated the 2025 Belgrade Open tennis tournament to Athens, Greece, where it will be held from November 2 to 8 at the OAKA Basketball Arena. This move, confirmed by the tournament organizers and the ATP, stems from the inability to secure the necessary conditions to host the event in Belgrade, with multiple sources indicating tensions between Novak Djokovic and the Serbian government as a key factor. Djokovic, whose family holds the tournament license, publicly supported student protests in Serbia following a tragic train station accident, which reportedly strained relations with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Djokovic has been in discussions with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and is reportedly seeking residency in Greece, signaling a strong personal and professional shift. The relocation marks the return of ATP tennis to Greece after more than three decades, with preparations underway to stage a world-class event in Athens. Organizers remain committed to eventually restoring professional tournaments to Belgrade in the future.