Djokovic Wins 100th ATP Title at Geneva Open

Novak Djokovic captured his milestone 100th ATP tour-level title on Saturday, defeating Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) in a dramatic final at the Geneva Open.

The victory cements the Serbian as only the third man in the Open Era to reach the century mark in ATP titles, joining American Jimmy Connors and Swiss legend Roger Federer.

The win also makes Djokovic, who turned 38 on May 22, the oldest champion in Geneva Open history.

“I had to work for it, that’s for sure. Hubi was probably closer to victory (in) the entire match than I was,” Djokovic said after the three-hour, five-minute contest, the longest of this year’s tournament.

“I had some chances in the first set to break his serve, then had a bad game which ended up with the double fault on set point,” he said. “I was just trying to hang in there, I don’t know how I broke his serve… but this is what happens at the highest level. Very few points decide the winner.”

“Incredible match, 7-6 in the third with a full stadium, beautiful atmosphere. I’m just grateful to clinch the 100th here.”

The win comes at a pivotal moment for Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam winner, as he prepares to begin his French Open campaign on Sunday.

He is set to face unseeded American Mackenzie McDonald in the opening round at Roland Garros, where he will aim to claim his fourth French Open crown.

Djokovic last lifted a title when he won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics, adding to his historic legacy.

With the Geneva win, he has now won at least one tour-level title in 20 consecutive seasons since his breakthrough at Amersfoort in 2006.

Djokovic hit six aces and 34 winners, rallying from a 4-2 deficit in the third set to win in a decisive tiebreak with a final ace, extending his head-to-head record over Hurkacz to 8-0.

The Geneva title not only underscores Djokovic’s longevity and adaptability but also bolsters his momentum as he eyes further glory on the clay courts of Paris.