Sunday, 25 May 2025

Djokovic wins 100th title in Geneva

Final day in Geneva.

2025 Gonet Geneva Open, an ATP 250 tournament, on Clay Outdoor, Geneva, Switzerland, 18-24 May 2025.

2024 champion (not defending):
Casper Ruud (2) who defeated Tomáš Macháč 7-5 6-3

Final:

Hubert Hurkacz (6) (Poland) v Novak Djokovic (2) (Serbia)

Djokovic won all seven previous matches between the players.

Hurkacz saved two break points in game five of set one.
He held for 3-2.

No more break chances until Djokovic was serving at 5-6 to stay in the set.
Hurkacz broke to take the set 7-5.

Hurkacz saved a break point in the opening game of set two.
He held.

No more break chances and a tie break required.

Djokovic won the tie break and set 7-6(2).

Hurkacz broke serve in the opening game of the decider.
He consolidated to lead 2-0.

Djokovic broke back in game eight to level at 4-4.

Hurkacz served at 4-5 to stay in the match.
He held for 5-5.

Hurkacz served at 5-6, again to stay in the match.
He held, forcing a tie break.

Djokovic won the tie break and the match 5-7 7-6(2) 7-6(2).

Title number 100, and first since the Paris Olympics in August last year.

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