Novak Djokovic is on the verge of snagging his 100th career singles title on the ATP tour, with just one more victory needed after making it to the final at the Geneva Open on Friday. The 24-time Grand Slam singles champ had a bit of a slip-up when he let a match-point chance go in the second set, but he ultimately triumphed over British qualifier Cameron Norrie with a score of 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-1 in their semifinal showdown. Djokovic is set to face off against Hubert Hurkacz in the final match scheduled for Saturday. The 31st-ranked Pole cruised past Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner with a solid performance of 6-3, 6-4.
Getting some clay court action in Geneva was Djokovic’s main goal before heading to the French Open at Roland-Garros, which kicks off on Sunday. The Serbian tennis maestro was able to secure wins on three consecutive days at the lakeside park event, even celebrating his 38th birthday with a victory on Thursday. This positive streak came after a rough patch where he lost his opening matches at both the Monte Carlo and Madrid clay-court tournaments last month. Despite falling behind 5-2 in the second set against Norrie, Djokovic managed to rally back by winning three straight games and even holding a match point in the tiebreaker. A quick error on a service return by Djokovic led to Norrie forcing a deciding set, but the Serbian star found his groove again, scoring an early service break in the third set and closing out the semifinal with dominant serving on a rare sunny court that week.
Maybe it’s just me, but Djokovic seems to be really hitting his stride at the Geneva Open, proving that he’s a force to be reckoned with as he inches closer to that 100th singles title milestone. Despite some ups and downs in recent clay court tournaments, Djokovic’s determination and skill are shining through as he gears up for the upcoming French Open. With his eyes set on the prize, Djokovic is showing no signs of slowing down as he faces off against Hurkacz in what promises to be an exciting final match. The tennis world is abuzz with anticipation as Djokovic continues to showcase why he’s one of the greatest players of all time, leaving fans on the edge of their seats with each electrifying performance.
