On May 24, 2025, Novak Djokovic achieved a historic milestone by winning his 100th ATP Tour title at the Gonet Geneva Open. In a gripping final, he defeated Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2).
After three hours and five minutes of play, Djokovic secured his victory, becoming the third man in the Open Era to reach 100 titles, joining the ranks of Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103). With this win, Djokovic is set to compete as the sixth seed at Roland Garros, aiming to achieve a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
Djokovic faced a formidable challenge against Hurkacz, who had not dropped a set in the tournament and led 4-2 in the third set. Despite losing the first set and missing break opportunities, Djokovic rallied, capitalising on a crucial break at 4-3 in the third set and dominating the tiebreaks with precise groundstrokes and a decisive ace. “I had to work for it,” Djokovic said post-match. “Hubi was probably closer to victory than I was.” Hurkacz, gracious in defeat, praised Djokovic’s milestone, saying, “One hundred titles is incredible. Congrats on what you’ve done for tennis.”
HISTORY. AGAIN. 💯@DjokerNole wins his 100th ATP title in Geneva!!#GonetGenevaOpen pic.twitter.com/so4NW0aKLc
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) May 24, 2025Djokovic’s 100th title, his first since the 2024 Paris Olympics gold, places him among tennis’s elite. He became the first man to win titles in 20 consecutive seasons, from his 2006 Amersfoort victory over Nicolas Massu (Hurkacz’s coach) to 2025 Geneva. At 38, he also set a Geneva Open record as the oldest champion. The packed crowd, chanting “Novak,” celebrated with his wife Jelena and children, who joined him on court, making the moment deeply personal.
Challenging Path to 100
The 2025 season tested Djokovic, with a 12-7 record before Geneva, marked by early exits in Monte-Carlo (lost to Alejandro Tabilo), Madrid (lost to Matteo Arnaldi), and Miami (lost to Jakub Mensik in the final). After splitting with coach Andy Murray in May 2025, he worked with Dusan Vemic and Boris Bosnjakovic, finding form in Geneva. Djokovic avenged his Madrid loss by defeating Arnaldi 6-4, 6-4 in the quarterfinals on his 38th birthday, then outlasted Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-1 in the semifinals, showcasing resilience.
O MAIORAL, MEUS AMIGOS! 🎾 Djokovic vence Hurkacz no ATP de Genebra e chega a uma marca absurda de 100 títulos na carreira. Existem os iguais e existe NOVAK! 👏 pic.twitter.com/2Y2gUMbI0R
— TNT Sports BR (@TNTSportsBR) May 24, 2025Djokovic’s Geneva triumph, his first clay title of 2025, boosts his confidence for Roland Garros, starting May 25, 2025. After withdrawing from the 2024 Roland Garros quarterfinals due to knee surgery, he returned to win Olympic gold on the same courts, fueling his drive for a 25th Grand Slam. “This is the perfect confidence booster,” he said, eyeing a strong French Open campaign against first-round opponent Mackenzie McDonald. Analysts, per Reuters, see Geneva as a turning point after a “new reality” of challenges in 2025.
