Novak Djokovic was able to fight back and beat Hubert Hurkacz to win his 100th title on the ATP Tour.
Djokovic was winless on clay prior to the ATP 250 tournament in Geneva, but was able to reach the final after victories over Marton Fucsovics, Matteo Arnaldi and Cameron Norrie.
This has all come after Djokovic parted ways from Andy Murray as his coach, ending their working relationship after just five months together.
Despite this decision splitting opinion, it has paid off for Djokovic after he won his first title since the Paris Olympics.
Boris Becker and Juan Martin del Potro react to Novak Djokovic winning Geneva Open
Djokovic fought from a break down in the deciding set to beat Hurkacz, 5-7 7-6(2) 7-6(2), in three hours and eight minutes.
Not only was this Djokovic’s first title since August, but it was also the 100th of his decorated career.
The 38-year-old has now joined an exclusive group of ATP players to achieve this feat alongside Jimmy Connors (109) and former rival Roger Federer (103).
Djokovic’s triumph has received a big reaction, including from his former coach Boris Becker, who helped the Serbian win six major titles between 2013 and 2016.
In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Becker wrote, “Making history again … @DjokerNole wins his 100th tournament in @genevaopen against @HubertHurkacz !!! The guy’s fought for 3h …Nole won 5:7 7:6 7:6! [Congratulations]!”
Becker is not the only person to have sent their congratulations to Djokovic, with Juan Martin del Potro also congratulating his friend.
In a short message on his Instagram story, Del Potro simply wrote, “100 (blue love heart),” over a picture with Djokovic holding the trophy.
Alongside Becker and Del Potro, 12-time Grand Slam singles champion Billie Jean King also reacted to Djokovic’s achievement.
“100 career titles! Outstanding! Congratulations, @djokernole,” King wrote on her Instagram story.
Novak Djokovic confirms if he will be at Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony at the French Open
After winning his 100th ATP title, Djokovic will now head to Roland Garros, as he bids to win a historic 25th Grand Slam.
The world number six will head straight to Paris, after confirming that he will attend Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony that will take place on the first day of the tournament.
In his post-final press conference at the Geneva Open, Djokovic revealed that he would also be joined by both Federer and Murray.
“It will be a very special, very emotional moment for everyone,” said Djokovic. “Along with Federer and Murray, we will be there for the ceremony. It will be a beautiful moment.”
After saying farewell to his greatest rival at Roland Garros, Djokovic will prepare for his first round match against American Mackenzie McDonald.
