The Hellenic Championship 2025 in Athens delivered thrilling action as experienced stars and rising contenders battled for spots in the Round of 16.
Swiss legend Stan Wawrinka fought back superbly to defeat Dutch star Botic van de Zandschulp 2-6, 7-6(5), 7-5 in an intense encounter.
Wawrinka displayed remarkable resilience, recovering after a shaky first set to find rhythm with powerful backhands and clutch serving in Athens.
The former Grand Slam champion maintained composure during crucial points, turning defense into attack to edge past Van de Zandschulp in style.
Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic earned a confident victory, defeating Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak 7-6(4), 7-6(4) in a tense, high-quality two-set battle on Center Court.
Kecmanovic’s consistency from the baseline and strong returns during both tiebreaks helped him stay ahead in the closely fought match.
He controlled rallies effectively and maintained calm under pressure, using his experience to seal the match in straight sets.
Bosnia’s Damir Dzumhur continued his excellent form, cruising past Britain’s Jacob Fearnley 6-4, 6-2 with a dominant baseline performance.
Dzumhur’s movement and precise shot-making forced multiple errors from Fearnley, who struggled to handle the Bosnian’s relentless pace throughout the contest.
Dzumhur secured early breaks in both sets, maintaining momentum and closing the match comfortably within ninety minutes on Athens’s fast surface.
France’s Alexandre Muller edged a dramatic three-set thriller against Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, winning 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(5) in front of an energetic Greek crowd.
Muller combined clever angles and patient defense to frustrate Struff, who relied heavily on his power game during extended baseline exchanges.
The Frenchman’s victory showcased impressive focus during key points, particularly in the third-set tiebreaker that sealed his passage to the next round.
On Grandstand Court, American Eliot Spizzirri produced an outstanding comeback to stun Serbia’s Laslo Djere 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-2 in a rollercoaster match.
After losing the opening set, Spizzirri fought back bravely, showing confidence with deep groundstrokes and accurate serves that broke Djere’s rhythm effectively.
Spizzirri dominated the final set with aggressive play, earning one of the biggest wins of his career at the ATP 250 event.
These results mark an exciting start to the Hellenic Championship 2025, with top-tier tennis lighting up Athens’s courts and thrilling local fans.
Wawrinka and Kecmanovic now aim to continue their winning runs, setting the stage for another electrifying round of matches in Greece.
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