Djokovic Hits a Century: Geneva Glory Seals 100th ATP Title

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Novak Djokovic has etched his name deeper into tennis history, becoming only the third man in the Open Era to claim 100 ATP singles titles. The Serbian superstar achieved this milestone by overcoming Hubert Hurkacz in a dramatic Geneva Open final, a result that not only cements his legacy but als...

Saturday, May 24, 2025, was the day when Novak Djokovic overcame a set deficit to beat Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) in the final of the Geneva Open. With this win, Djokovic becomes the third man in the Open Era, along with Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer, to reach the milestone of 100 titles, cementing his position among the all-time greats of the sport.

Historic Milestone

Djokovic is the third man in the Open Era to have 100 ATP singles titles on his name, along with Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).
He won his first ATP title in Amersfoort back in 2006, beating Nicolas Massu—now Hurkacz's coach.

Geneva Open Final Highlights

Djokovic beat sixth-seeded Hubert Hurkacz in a thrilling three-set contest: 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2).
The contest took three hours and five minutes to finish, making it the longest one of this year's tournament.
Djokovic turned a 2-4 deficit in the final set around and demonstrated trademark resilience, breaking Hurkacz at the critical moment.

Both second-set and third-set tiebreaks were dominated by Djokovic, who played nerves of steel under pressure.

Djokovic's Reaction

Djokovic was full of thanks, saying, "Incredible match, 7-6 in the third with a full stadium and a great atmosphere. I'm just thankful to win the 100th here. I had to earn it, that's for sure. Hurkacz was likely closer to winning the whole match than I was."

He thanked his family and staff for their continual support throughout a tough season.

Recent Form and Context

This was Djokovic's first victory since gold in Paris 2024 Olympics, bringing to an end the spell of early losses and injury setbacks.
The Geneva victory is a welcome morale boost for Djokovic before French Open, where he is seeking to become the first player to reach 25 Grand Slam titles.
Djokovic had just broken ties with coach Andy Murray and arrived at the Geneva tournament ranked No. 6 globally.

Legacy and Records

Djokovic is now among Connors and Federer as the sole men with 100 or more Open Era ATP singles titles.

Among women, only three people have reached or exceeded the century mark: Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, and Steffi Graf.

Sources: CNN, Mid-Day, ATP Tour, Olympics.com, Sky Sports

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