Novak Djokovic marked a historic milestone on Saturday as he rallied from a set down to defeat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) in the Geneva Open final, securing his 100th tour-level title.
The Serbian legend, who celebrated his 38th birthday just days earlier, becomes only the third man in the Open Era to achieve the century mark in ATP titles—joining tennis greats Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in this elite club.
“I had to work for it, that’s for sure,” Djokovic admitted after the match. “Hubi was probably closer to victory the entire match than I was. I just tried to hang in there.”
Djokovic endured a shaky start, missing opportunities to break in the first set and ultimately double-faulting on set point. However, he turned the tide with steely resilience, saving crucial points and forcing two tiebreaks that he dominated with his trademark poise and precision.
The final, played in front of a packed stadium and electric atmosphere, lasted just over three hours—making it the longest match of the tournament. Djokovic fired six aces and 34 winners, clawing back from a 2-4 deficit in the final set before sealing the win with a decisive ace.
This victory not only extended Djokovic’s unbeaten record against Hurkacz to 8-0 but also made him the first man to win a tour-level title in 20 consecutive seasons, starting from his maiden title in Amersfoort in 2006. Additionally, he becomes the oldest champion in the history of the Geneva Open.
His last title came at the Paris Olympics in 2024, and this latest triumph serves as an ideal confidence boost as he heads into the French Open. The 24-time Grand Slam winner, currently ranked world No. 6, will begin his Roland Garros campaign against unseeded American Mackenzie McDonald.
With a century of titles now behind him, Djokovic remains a towering figure in the sport—and with the clay of Paris calling, his hunger for more history is far from over.
