Novak Djokovic created history as he won his much-awaited 100th tour-level title after beating Hubert Hurkacz in the final of the Geneva Open. The Serbian registered a 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) victory against the Pole on Saturday.

Hurkacz was leading 4-2 in the deciding set, but Djokovic was able to bounce back and took the set into the tie-breaker. 

Djokovic’s last title had come when he had won the Gold Medal in the Paris Olympics in 2024 for his country.

After his win in Geneva, Djokovic joined Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as the only men in the Open Era to win 100 or more titles.

Djokovic became the first man in the Open Era to lift a trophy in 20 different seasons.

“Primarily, I want to thank my wife and kids for coming for three days on their school break just to be with me,” Djokovic said to his family. “I love you, thank you very much for coming to see me, for my birthday, for coming to see the family I have in Geneva.

“My team, thank you, not only for being with me in the good times, but also in the bad times. Only you know how difficult it is to sustain this level of craziness from me on the court. I want to thank you for earning, together with me, this victory number 100.”

In the final set, Djokovic was able to come back despite trailing by 4-3, and he also had to save a break point.

“I was just trying to hang in there, I don’t know how I broke his serve,” said Djokovic. “He probably broke himself in the third, when he was 4-3 up, but this is what happens at the highest level. Very few points decide the winner. Incredible match, 7-6 in the third with a full stadium, beautiful atmosphere. I’m just grateful to clinch the 100th here.”

Djokovic will take on Mackenzie McDonald in the opening round at Roland Garros on Tuesday.