Djokovic crowns his birthday with his 100th title – an emotional victory in Geneva!

Djokovic crowns his birthday with his 100th title – an emotional victory in Geneva!

Novak Djokovic wrote a remarkable chapter in his tennis career by celebrating his 100th title at the Geneva Open on May 25, 2025. This victory falls on a special day: his birthday. He becomes only the third player in history to achieve this remarkable number of ATP titles, following legends such as Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer. The epic triumph came after a nine-month wait since his 99th title at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

In the final duel, Djokovic faced Hubert Hurkacz and defeated him in a thrilling match 5-7, 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (7-2). It was not only an exciting final, but also the first title win of 2025 for Djokovic, who had struggled previously this season.

Preliminary remarks on the 2025 season

The 2025 season has been challenging for Djokovic so far. He started with the Australian Open, where he was eliminated in the semi-finals against Alexander Zverev. He experienced further setbacks at tournaments in Qatar and Indian Wells, where he failed in the first and second rounds. The Miami Open emerged as a bright spot when he reached the final but lost in straight sets to 19-year-old Jakub Mensik. He also didn't make it past the second round at the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Madrid Open and suffered early exits, which affected his form in this year's playing season.

However, there was a significant increase at the Geneva Open. Djokovic defeated Márton Fucsovics in the second round, got revenge against Matteo Arnaldi in the quarterfinals and won his semifinal against Cameron Norrie in three sets.

Emotional journey and support

After the dramatic final in Geneva, Djokovic thanked his wife Jelena, his children Stefan and Tara and his coaching team for their support. Jelena Djokovic took to social media to share an emotional tribute that highlighted the connection between Djokovic's first and 100th title wins. This support is invaluable for Djokovic. “Your commitment, your emotional journey, all of that means a lot to me,” said Djokovic in his words of thanks.

With his 100th title, Djokovic has not only cemented his legacy in tennis, but also set his sights on future tournaments such as the French Open, where he will aim for his first Grand Slam title since the 2023 US Open. In the first round he will face Mackenzie McDonald, which further increases the anticipation for the upcoming tournament.

Djokovic's impressive return to winning ways as a 100-time ATP title holder is a clear sign of his continued ability and dedication to the sport. He will certainly engrave this historic moment in the annals of tennis.

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