Novak Djokovic secured his first claycourt win of the 2025 season on Wednesday, defeating Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics 6-2, 6-3 to reach the quarter-finals of the Geneva Open. The 24-time Grand Slam champion delivered a commanding performance, reminding the tennis world of his enduring class just days before his 38th birthday.
The victory marked Djokovic’s first win on clay since his gold medal triumph at the Paris 2024 Olympics, breaking a short but concerning streak of early exits in Monte Carlo and Madrid. Against Fucsovics, Djokovic took control from the outset, dictating points with his trademark precision from the baseline and never facing a break point throughout the 75-minute encounter.
“It is a very demanding surface,” Djokovic said after the match. “We all know how tricky it is to play on clay compared to other surfaces — you always have to expect one more shot, one more ball. But today, my serve was my strongest shot, and that made things easier out there. I’m very glad to be able to produce my best tennis when needed.”
The win also extends Djokovic’s pursuit of a landmark 100th career tour-level title, with Geneva serving as his final tune-up event ahead of Roland Garros, where he will chase a record-extending 25th Grand Slam crown.
Djokovic’s Geneva campaign also follows a notable off-court development — the end of his brief six-month coaching stint with former world No. 1 Andy Murray. The Serbian confirmed he is currently without a coach and plans to continue solo for the foreseeable future.
Up next, Djokovic will face Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in the quarter-finals. Arnaldi defeated Djokovic in Madrid last month, and the rematch offers an immediate chance for the Serbian to settle the score and gain momentum heading into the French Open.
With history still within reach and his form sharpening at the right time, Djokovic’s Geneva run could signal the start of yet another deep campaign on the European clay.
