- 27
- May
- 2025
Immortal, legendary, indestructible: Novak Djokovic claimed his 100th ATP title in Geneva. One more line in an already mythical résumé, and a giant leap into an ultra-exclusive club where only Federer and Connors had preceded him. Just hours before his Roland-Garros opener, the Serbian is still standing. And still a champion.
He didn’t raise his arms to the sky. Just clenched his fists, as if he still couldn’t believe it. At 38, Novak Djokovic won the 100th title of his career on Saturday in Geneva, defeating Hubert Hurkacz after a match as long as it was nerve-wracking (5–7, 7–6, 7–6).
The Club of 100: A Very Exclusive Circle
He now joins two titans of tennis history: Jimmy Connors (109 titles) and Roger Federer (103). Three names, three centurions, three legends.
But Djokovic didn’t reach this symbolic milestone during his golden age. He did it in the midst of a storm, after a catastrophic start to his clay-court season, marked by two first-round defeats. He did it through suffering, against a tenacious opponent and with a body that sometimes struggled to keep up. He did it like a warrior, true to his reputation.
A Family Victory, Confidence Restored
This 100th title was earned with guts, nerves… and his people. In the stands: his wife, his children, his coach, and an entire clan were there to feel every moment with him. The scene was almost intimate despite the crowd: glances, smiles, a touch of emotion. Because behind the unshakable player, there’s the man, the father – the one who gives as much to his family as to the game.
“Thank you for being there in the good and bad times,” he said to his family after the match. Then to the Geneva crowd: “You opened your arms to me.” The clay of Parc des Eaux-Vives, far from the blazing arenas of Roland Garros, became the setting for a rebirth. And maybe a turning point.
Still Standing, Still Here
We’ve seen him frustrated this season – even shaky. On Saturday, he was imprecise, tense, often outplayed during rallies. But as always, Djokovic held on. And in the key moments, he raised his level. Two ruthless tiebreaks, relentless defense, and an undiminished will to win despite the weight of the years.
Not at the peak of his game, true. But still standing. And still dangerous. Two days after blowing out 38 candles, “Nole” heads to Roland-Garros with a trophy in his bag. A trophy that doesn’t erase the doubts, but reminds everyone: he’s still a force to be reckoned with.
Because a centurion who’s still going strong – that’s rare. Especially when his name is Novak Djokovic.
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