Novak Djokovic reached a historic milestone by winning his 100th career singles title at the Geneva Open on May 24, 2025. The Serbian tennis legend defeated Hubert Hurkacz in a tense, three-set final, joining an elite group of players with 100 or more titles in the Open Era.
Key Highlights:
- Djokovic beat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) in a match that lasted over three hours.
- He became only the third man in the Open Era to win 100 singles titles, after Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).
- The final was especially emotional for Djokovic, as it coincided with his 38th birthday and was attended by his family in Geneva.
- This victory marked Djokovic’s first title since the 2024 Paris Olympics and his first ever in Geneva.
- Djokovic credited the win to perseverance, acknowledging that Hurkacz was closer to victory for most of the match.