Djokovic Watches Red Star Beat Olympiacos
Novak Djokovic attended a EuroLeague game in Athens where Crvena Zvezda defeated Olympiacos 62-57.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Tennis
Novak Djokovic attended the EuroLeague game between Olympiacos and Crvena Zvezda on Friday night in Athens. Crvena Zvezda won 62-57 at the indoor arena of AEK Athens, which hosted the game because Olympiacos' usual home stadium is undergoing renovation.
Why it matters
The appearance puts a global tennis star in a European basketball arena and highlights the crossover between the sports audiences. Djokovic's early exit from the Paris Masters left him free to attend the game.
Crvena Zvezda held Olympiacos to 57 points and won the rebounding battle 41 to 36 with 14 assists to nine. Crvena Zvezda made seven of 21 three-point attempts while Olympiacos made five of 36, a shooting gap the box score does not explain further.
The players
Novak Djokovic
Serbian tennis star who holds 24 Grand Slam singles titles and was eliminated in the second round of the Paris Masters.
Olympiacos
Greek basketball club based in Piraeus that competes in the EuroLeague.
Crvena Zvezda
Serbian basketball club based in Belgrade, commonly known as Red Star, that competes in the EuroLeague.
The details
The game was played at the indoor arena of AEK Athens rather than Olympiacos' usual home venue, which is undergoing renovation work. Crvena Zvezda's defense limited the hosts to 57 points on a night Olympiacos struggled badly from beyond the arc.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: EuroLeague game between Olympiacos and Crvena Zvezda played in Athens.
Season Trajectory
The game is one regular-season fixture in the EuroLeague, where Crvena Zvezda's road win over a Greek rival adds to its season record. The stub does not provide standings or playoff implications for either club.
Fantasy basketball managers tracking EuroLeague rosters should note Crvena Zvezda's 14 assists and 41 rebounds in the win. Djokovic's presence at the game reflects his schedule following his early Paris Masters exit.
The takeaway
A road win against a Greek rival with strong defense and rebounding shows Crvena Zvezda's ability to win away from home in the EuroLeague. Djokovic's attendance also shows how athletes across sports attend each other's events.
Further reading
For more on the star at the center of this story, see our Tennis coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Greek City Times.
