Novak Djokovic etched his name deeper into tennis history on Sunday, becoming only the third man in the Open Era to win 100 ATP titles. The Serbian superstar reached the milestone in style, defeating Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 7-5, 6-3 in the final of the Geneva Open.
The victory places Djokovic alongside tennis icons Jimmy Connors (109 titles) and Roger Federer (103 titles) in the elite 100-title club—an achievement that solidifies his status as one of the most decorated players the sport has ever seen.
“It’s surreal. I never imagined I’d get to this number when I started out,” Djokovic said during the trophy ceremony. “Every title has its own story, but reaching 100 is special—it’s a reflection of years of hard work, sacrifice, and love for the game.”
The 37-year-old, who has won titles on every surface and at nearly every stop on the ATP Tour, added another chapter to his remarkable career with a vintage performance. Against the big-serving Hurkacz, Djokovic was sharp from the baseline, precise on return, and composed in key moments.
“He just doesn’t give you much,” said Hurkacz after the match. “Even when you think you’ve got an opening, he finds a way to close it. That’s what makes him a champion.”
Djokovic broke Hurkacz late in the first set to seize control, then maintained his dominance in the second with a masterclass in shot selection and movement. The win not only marked his 100th title but also served as a confidence boost ahead of the French Open, where Djokovic will be chasing a record-extending 25th Grand Slam crown.
His journey to the century mark has spanned two decades, beginning with his first ATP title in Amersfoort in 2006. Since then, he has captured crowns at all four Grand Slams, completed two career Golden Masters (winning all nine ATP Masters 1000 events), and held the world No. 1 ranking for a record number of weeks.
“What keeps me going is the passion,” Djokovic told reporters. “As long as I feel motivated and healthy, I’ll keep pushing. Records are a part of it, but the love of the game is what drives me.”
With age-defying consistency and a mindset honed over years at the top, Djokovic shows no signs of slowing down. As he lifts his 100th ATP trophy, one thing is clear—he’s not finished writing history.
