Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: Hellenic Championship 2025

Novak Djokovic returns to action for the first time in Greece.

The Hellenic Championship 2025 marks a triumphant return of elite men’s tennis to Greece, rebadged from the former Belgrade event and scheduled from November 2–8 at the iconic OAKA Basketball Arena.

As one of the last stops before the season-ending ATP Finals, the tournament is already commanding attention thanks to the presence of Novak Djokovic and a stellar field.

Djokovic opens against Alejandro Tabilo, an opponent who has beaten him twice, both on clay. The stakes are high, with indoor hard-courts favouring Djokovic’s game and the tournament director role held by his brother, the Serbian legend is under both personal and professional spotlight in Athens.

Match details

• Tournament: Shanghai Open 2025
• Round: Round of 16
• Date: September 4
• Venue: OAKA Basketball Arena, Greece
• Surface: Hard Court

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Preview

Tabilo holds a rare flawless record against the 24-time Grand Slam winner. Having not dropped a set yet against the Serbian, the Czech will hope to complete a hat-trick of victories. However, his recent form isn’t very inspiring.

After suffering back-to-back opening round defeats at Bratislava and Vienna, Tabilo finally broke his losing streak by overpowering Adam Walton in a nail-biting three setter thriller. Djokovic, meanwhile, marks his first appearance since the disappointment in Shanghai, falling to eventual champion Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals.

Also Read: Athens Hellenic Championship 2025: Updated schedule, fixtures, results, live streaming details

Form

• Novak Djokovic: L-W-W-W-W
• Alejandro Tabilo: W-L-L-L-W

Head-to-head record

• Matches: 2
• Djokovic: 0
• Tabilo: 2

Stats

Novak Djokovic

• Djokovic has a 34-10 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Djokovic is yet to make his Athen Opens debut
• Djokovic has won 84% of matches played on hard courts

Alejandro Tabilo

• Tabilo has a 11-15 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Tabilo has a 1-0 win-loss record in Athens
• Tabilo has won 45% of the matches played on hard courts

Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo: Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Djokovic -380, Tabilo +310
• Spread: Djokovic -3.5 (-141), Tabilo +3.5 (+108)
• Total Games: Over 22.5 (+100), Under 22.5 (-129)
• 1st Set Moneyline: Djokovic -315, Tabilo +225
• 1st Set Total Games: Over 9.5 (-150), Under 9.5 (+115)

Match prediction

For the first time ever, Djokovic must set the record straight against an opponent. Trailing by 0-2 on h2h, Tabilo will be motivated to extend to what would be an iconic and rare record. The Serbian was in fact eliminated in his very first round at the Monte Carlo by the Czech.

Despite their personal rivalry, top seed Djokovic is an overwhelming contender to not just win this clash, but also clinch the title. Should he serve well, and play anywhere close to his potential, it is certain that Djokovic should finally register his first victory over the Czech.

Result: Novak Djokovic to win in straight sets.

Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Alejandro Tabilo, second-round match at Hellenic Championship 2025?

In India, the ATP Athens Hellenic Championship 2025 will be available to watch live via Tennis TV, the official streaming service of the ATP Tour. Sky Sports will broadcast the contest live in the United Kingdom. The Tennis Channel is the official broadcaster in the United States.

Full worldwide broadcast details here

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