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26-05-2025
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Djokovic thought about his own future retirement while at Nadal's farewell ceremony at French Open
Winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the trophy after the final match of the ATP 250 Geneva Open tennis against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, in Geneva, Switzerland, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Rafa Nadal, second right, poses with, from left, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, right, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Rafa Nadal, second right, is hugged by Novak Djokovic as Roger Federer, left, look at them, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) Rafa Nadal, second from left, is joined by Roger Federer, left, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, right, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Rafa Nadal, second from left, is joined by Roger Federer, left, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, right, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the trophy after the final match of the ATP 250 Geneva Open tennis against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, in Geneva, Switzerland, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Rafa Nadal, second right, poses with, from left, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, right, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Rafa Nadal, second right, is hugged by Novak Djokovic as Roger Federer, left, look at them, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) Rafa Nadal, second from left, is joined by Roger Federer, left, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, right, during a farewell ceremony at center court Philippe-Chatrier, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Sunday May 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) PARIS (AP) — As Novak Djokovic chatted at Court Philippe-Chatrier with his greatest rivals in tennis — Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray, all of whom have retired — he couldn't help but think about when his day to walk away might arrive. 'Well, I mean, honestly, I was thinking about my end of the road, as well,' Djokovic said with a smile Monday, a day before he'll play his first-round match at the French Open against Mackie McDonald of the United States. Advertisement 'But,' Djokovic added moments later with a grin, 'I didn't think about the exact date, if that's what you're looking for.' Federer, Djokovic and Murray made a surprise appearance Sunday at the ceremony to honor Nadal for his 14 championships at Roland-Garros. Djokovic, who turned 38 last week, won the 100th title of his career over the weekend at the Geneva Open on red clay — something the Serbian called 'definitely much needed for my game and confidence level coming into Roland-Garros.' He is the youngest member of a quartet that combined to collect 69 Grand Slam trophies, and came to be known by some as the Big Four of men's tennis while they dominated the sport for years. Advertisement Federer, 43, played his final match in 2021; Murray, 38, stopped after last year's Paris Olympics; Nadal finished up last season and was feted Sunday for his 14 championships at Roland-Garros. 'I was obviously talking to Federer and Murray about their goodbyes and reminiscing and reflecting on the rivalries. And of course, part of me is proud that I'm still there, that I'm still going," said Djokovic, who owns a record 24 major titles, including three in Paris. "But at the same time, I was, and I still am, a bit sad that they're all gone, because those guys were my greatest motivations of why I competed so intensely and for so long.' Part of what went through Djokovic's mind on Sunday was an appreciation for the way Nadal was celebrated. And Djokovic also pondered what might happen when he decides to stop. Advertisement 'Rafa deserved what he got yesterday in full intensity of its glory. ... Each one of us dreams of being remembered in such a way and celebrated, of course,' Djokovic said. 'I do wish one day that I can get that kind of goodbye from the world of tennis, for sure.' He got emotional listening to Nadal's speech and seeing the way the Spaniard's relatives and team members reacted. 'It was a really heartwarming moment,' Djokovic said. 'Even though we were the fiercest rivals, it's that personal touch that is out there when you kind of spill your heart out on the court, as he did yesterday. It's almost impossible it doesn't touch you deeply.' Djokovic was briefly coached by Murray this season until splitting recently, and Djokovic said it was a mutual decision. Advertisement He also said Murray teased that it was only after they went their separate ways that Djokovic earned his first title of the season by winning in Geneva on Saturday. 'I,' Djokovic said, "didn't take that as a joke.' ___ Howard Fendrich has been the AP's tennis writer since 2002. Find his stories here: More AP tennis:
Japan Today
24-05-2025
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Djokovic clinches his 100th career singles title at Geneva Open
Winner Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the trophy after the final match of the ATP 250 Geneva Open tennis against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, in Geneva, Switzerland, Saturday, May 24, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) tennis Novak Djokovic made more tennis history by winning a 100th career singles title on Saturday and his first in a city that is special to his family. Djokovic finally reached his century after rallying to beat Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) in more than three hours in the Geneva Open final. He lost his two previous finals since his 99th title win nine months ago at the Paris Olympics at Roland-Garros. He joins tennis greats Jimmy Connors, who has a record 109 titles, and Roger Federer on 103 as the only men with a century of tournament wins in the Open era. The 100th followed a typically tough and hard-working match, two days after his 38th birthday and surrounded by his family in the Swiss city where some relatives reside. 'I'm just grateful to clinch the 100 here,' Djokovic said in an on-court interview. 'I had to work for it, that is for sure.' His wife and children joined him in Geneva to celebrate his birthday after cutting a day off school, Djokovic quipped, also revealing another reason why he grabbed a late wild-card entry into the last clay-court warmup for the French Open. The lakeside city is home to a much-loved aunt and uncle, and cousins including one who recently gave birth to a baby the Djokovics really wanted to meet. The three-time French Open champion now heads back to Paris looking to add to his 24 Grand Slam singles titles. He has a first-round match on Monday against Mackenzie McDonald of the United States. The Serb clinched with an ace down the middle to complete a surge to victory after breaking Hurkacz's serve for the first time while trailing 4-3 in the deciding set. Djokovic took that break-point chance with a forehand cross-court winner advancing to the net on Hurkacz's sliced half-volley. 'Hubert was probably closer to the victory the entire match than I was,' Djokovic said. "I don't know how I broke his serve.' He is the first man in the Open era to win a title in 20 different seasons. Djokovic's 100th singles title came nearly 19 years after the first in July 2006. That also was on clay, at Amersfoort in the Netherlands, against Nicolás Massú — the Chilean who now coaches Hurkacz. 'It's really inspiring how you present yourself on the court, off the court. It's just really incredible what you have achieved,' Hurkacz said to the winner in the on-court trophy presentations. Djokovic collected his trophy in front of three golden balloons tethered to the court spelling out 1-0-0. Since the Paris Olympics, he had lost finals at the Shanghai Masters to Jannik Sinner last year, and the Miami Masters to Jakub Mensik in March. Djokovic got much more than the match practice he came to Geneva for. He had fallen to quick exits in April from the previous tournaments he entered in the European clay-court season, at Monte Carlo and Madrid. Djokovic had break-point chances early in the first two sets and did not take them. At 2-2 in the first set, Hurkacz saved the second of back-to-back chances with a powerful service winner. Hurkacz clinched the first set with his only break-point chance when Djokovic double-faulted. In the opening game of the second set Hurkacz saved Djokovic's next chance with an overhead winner at the net. In the tiebreaker, Djokovic dominated to force the decider. Hurkacz immediately broke serve again to lead the third set. He got the chance when a low bouncing ball dived under Djokovic's racket, and took it when the second-seeded Serb sent a forehand long. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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24-05-2025
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Djokovic clinches his 100th career singles title at Geneva Open
Published May 24, 2025 • 3 minute read Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz at the end of their final match at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tennis tournament in Geneva on May 24, 2025. Photo by VALENTIN FLAURAUD / AFP via Getty Images GENEVA — Novak Djokovic finally clinched his 100th career singles title by rallying to beat Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (2) in more than three hours to become the Geneva Open champion on Saturday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Djokovic lost his two previous finals since his 99th title win nine months ago at the Paris Olympics at Roland-Garros. The 100th was after a typically tough and hard-working match, two days after his 38th birthday and surrounded by his family in the Swiss city where some relatives reside. 'I'm just grateful to clinch the 100 here,' Djokovic said in an on-court interview. 'I had to work for it, that is for sure.' Djokovic joins tennis greats Jimmy Connors, who has a record 109 titles, and Roger Federer on 103 as the only men with a century of tournament wins in the Open era. The three-time French Open champion heads back to Paris looking to add to his 24 Grand Slam singles titles. He has a French Open first-round match on Monday against Mackenzie McDonald of the United States. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Serb clinched with an ace down the middle to complete a surge to victory after breaking Hurkacz's serve for the first time while trailing 4-3 in the deciding set. Djokovic took that break-point chance with a forehand cross-court winner advancing to the net on Hurkacz's sliced half-volley. 'Hubert was probably closer to the victory the entire match than I was,' Djokovic said. 'I don't know how I broke his serve.' He is the first man in the Open era to win a title in 20 different seasons. Djokovic's 100th singles title came nearly 19 years after the first in July 2006. That also was on clay, at Amersfoort in the Netherlands, against Nicolas Massu — the Chilean who now coaches Hurkacz. 'It's really inspiring how you present yourself on the court, off the court. It's just really incredible what you have achieved,' Hurkacz said to the winner in the on-court trophy presentations. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Djokovic collected his trophy in front of three golden balloons tethered to the court spelling out 1-0-0. Came to Geneva desperate Since the Paris Olympics, he had lost finals at the Shanghai Masters to Jannik Sinner last year, and the Miami Masters to Jakob Mensik in March. Djokovic got much more than the match practice he came to Geneva for. He had fallen to quick exits in April from the previous tournaments he entered in the European clay-court season, at Monte Carlo and Madrid. He also got to spend time with his extended family in the Swiss lakeside city where he has an aunt, uncle and cousins. His wife and children joined him in Geneva to celebrate his birthday after cutting a day of school, Djokovic quipped. Djokovic had break-point chances early in the first two sets and did not take them. At 2-2 in the first set, Hurkacz saved the second of back-to-back chances with a powerful service winner. Hurkacz clinched the first set with his only break-point chance when Djokovic double-faulted. In the opening game of the second set Hurkacz saved Djokovic's next chance with an overhead winner at the net. In the tiebreaker, Djokovic dominated to force the decider. Hurkacz immediately broke serve again to lead the third set. He got the chance when a low bouncing ball dived under Djokovic's racket, and took it when the second-seeded Serb sent a forehand long. Other Sports Toronto & GTA Editorial Cartoons Columnists Sunshine Girls
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23-05-2025
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Djokovic advances to Geneva Open final seeking 100th career singles title
Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a ball to Cameron Norrie of Britain, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) tennis Novak Djokovic is one win from a 100th career singles title on the ATP tour after advancing to the final at the Geneva Open on Friday. The 24-time Grand Slam singles champion let a match-point chance slip in the second set before beating British qualifier Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-1 in their semifinal. Djokovic will play Hubert Hurkacz in the final on Saturday. The 31st-ranked Pole eased past Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-4. Djokovic already achieved his main aim in coming to Geneva, gaining match practice on clay before heading to Roland-Garros for the French Open that starts on Sunday. Wins on three straight days at the lakeside park event — including on his 38th birthday on Thursday — followed losing his opening match at both clay-court events last month in Monte Carlo and Madrid. Djokovic trailed 5-2 in the second set, then won three straight games and held a match point in the tiebreaker. He netted a service return and Norrie quickly forced a deciding set. An early service break in the third was backed by dominant serving and Djokovic closed out the semifinal on a rare sun-splashed court this week. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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23-05-2025
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Djokovic advances to Geneva Open final seeking 100th career singles title
Hubert Hurkacz of Poland returns a ball to Sebastian Ofner of Austria, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Cameron Norrie of Britain, in action against Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Novak Djokovic of Serbia, reacts after winning a game against to Cameron Norrie of Britain, during their semi-final tennis match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, in action against Cameron Norrie of Britain, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a ball to Cameron Norrie of Britain, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a ball to Cameron Norrie of Britain, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Hubert Hurkacz of Poland returns a ball to Sebastian Ofner of Austria, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Cameron Norrie of Britain, in action against Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Novak Djokovic of Serbia, reacts after winning a game against to Cameron Norrie of Britain, during their semi-final tennis match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, in action against Cameron Norrie of Britain, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a ball to Cameron Norrie of Britain, during their semi-final match, at the ATP 250 Geneva Open tournament in Geneva, Switzerland, Friday, May 23, 2025. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP) GENEVA (AP) — Novak Djokovic is one win from a 100th career singles title on the ATP tour after advancing to the final at the Geneva Open on Friday. The 24-time Grand Slam singles champion let a match-point chance slip in the second set before beating British qualifier Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-1 in their semifinal. Advertisement Djokovic will play Hubert Hurkacz in the final on Saturday. The 31st-ranked Pole eased past Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-4. Djokovic already achieved his main aim in coming to Geneva, gaining match practice on clay before heading to Roland-Garros for the French Open that starts on Sunday. Wins on three straight days at the lakeside park event — including on his 38th birthday on Thursday — followed losing his opening match at both clay-court events last month in Monte Carlo and Madrid. Djokovic trailed 5-2 in the second set, then won three straight games and held a match point in the tiebreaker. He netted a service return and Norrie quickly forced a deciding set. An early service break in the third was backed by dominant serving and Djokovic closed out the semifinal on a rare sun-splashed court this week. ___ AP tennis:
