Djokovic Celebrates 100th Title Milestone in Geneva
Hitting the 100-title mark in men’s tennis isn’t just rare—it’s practically legendary. Novak Djokovic did just that at the 2025 Geneva Open, battling past Hubert Hurkacz in a marathon final that had fans on the edge of their seats. For Djokovic, this wasn’t just any win; it was a battle of endurance and willpower, stretched over three roller-coaster sets that finished 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2). The significance? Only two men—Jimmy Connors (with a jaw-dropping 109 titles) and Roger Federer (103 titles)—have ever made it to a century of tour-level singles trophies in the Open era. Now, Djokovic has officially joined their ranks.
Djokovic, who had just turned 38 days before lifting the trophy in Geneva, shared the moment with family who live locally. The win snapped a long, nine-month run without a title—the last one being the gold at the Paris Olympics back in 2024. He wasn’t handed this one, either. With Hurkacz’s massive serve causing headaches (especially when he fell behind in the first set), Djokovic had to dig in and claw back, showing the same mental toughness that’s defined his career. The match was a three-hour grind, the kind where every point feels like its own chapter in a bigger story.
Breakthroughs, Coaching Changes, and the Road Ahead
If you think Djokovic’s path to the trophy in Geneva was smooth, think again. He cruised in the early rounds, with straight-set wins over Marton Fucsovics and Matteo Arnaldi, and then had to weather another three-set test against Cameron Norrie in the semifinals. In the final, after dropping a tight first set, Djokovic forced a second-set tiebreak with nerves of steel—landing big serves under pressure and playing sharp, aggressive tennis just when he needed it.
What makes this victory pop even more? It comes in a season of big changes for the Serbian champion. He recently parted ways with Andy Murray from his coaching team, shaking up the support structure that’s helped him capture 24 major titles. There was also the reality of aging—something Djokovic confronts head-on every time he steps on court. Yet, seeing him fire that last ace to seal the title reminds everyone why he’s built a reputation for stunning comebacks and late-career brilliance.
If you’re keeping count, that’s now 100 ATP singles titles for Djokovic, a number that only the sport’s greatest have ever reached. With this win, he sets his sights on the French Open, where he opens against Mackenzie McDonald, hoping to add another Grand Slam trophy to his already-record haul. One thing’s clear—no one’s writing off Djokovic just yet, especially not now as he seems to be finding new motivation with each milestone.