Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic is in Athens, sparking speculation about a possible tennis match with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his private visit to the Greek capital.
The Serbian champion's presence combines personal time with work for his educational foundation.
Mr. Djokovic, accompanied by his wife Jelena and their children, arrived in Athens within the last 24 hours.
His visit is linked to activities of the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which focuses on preschool and early childhood education initiatives.
Following his recent participation in the French Open at Roland Garros, Mr. Djokovic is understood to be combining vacation time with his foundation's work.
According to exclusive reporting by iefimerida.gr, he aims to gather ideas from educational institutions in Athens to potentially improve learning processes applicable in Serbia.
The same report indicates Mr. Djokovic "does not rule out" playing a set of tennis with Prime Minister Mitsotakis during his stay.
While unconfirmed by official sources, the prospect of a meeting between the sporting icon and the Greek leader adds a notable dimension to the private visit.
Mr. Djokovic, often nicknamed "The Joker," frequently utilizes his foundation to promote educational initiatives globally.
His presence in Athens underscores Greece's ongoing appeal to high-profile international visitors and highlights potential informal diplomatic or cultural exchanges during a relative lull in the tennis calendar before the grass-court season intensifies.