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Djokovic Honors Late Coach with Emotional Victory in Athens

11/6/2025

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Novak Djokovic became emotional after winning his second-round match at the Hellenic Championship in Athens.
The Hellenic Championship honored his late coach Nikola Pilic, who died in September at age 86.
Djokovic credited Pilic with shaping his life and career, noting that Pilic trained him from age 12.
Djokovic vowed to celebrate Pilic's legacy throughout his career after defeating Alejandro Tabilo.

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Novak Djokovic became emotional after winning his second-round match at the Hellenic Championship in Athens.
The Hellenic Championship honored his late coach Nikola Pilic, who died in September at age 86.
Djokovic credited Pilic with shaping his life and career, noting that Pilic trained him from age 12.
Djokovic vowed to celebrate Pilic's legacy throughout his career after defeating Alejandro Tabilo.