Novak Djokovic made yet more tennis history as he battled back to beat Hubert Hurkacz and claim a historic 100th ATP Tour title at the Geneva Open.
After defeats in the Shanghai Masters final towards the tail end of 2024 and at the Miami Open back in March, Djokovic finally claimed title No 100 with an enthralling victory in Geneva.
The Serbian was a set down to world No 31 Hurkacz and a break down in the final set, though he battled back to seal a 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) triumph.
Djokovic paid a touching tribute to Hurkacz, who is battling back from a meniscus issue similar to the one the Serbian faced in 2024, in his post match speech.
“I know it’s a bitter taste in the mouth to lose the match like this,” said the 38-year-old.
“I’m sorry for that. I think that you were, for most of the