Serb is the only one to raise a trophy in 20 different seasons; This Saturday’s triumph puts Djokovic alongside Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as the only ones to reach the three digits in this open era
Grand Slam title record holder, Serbian recorded another unpublished brand in his career on Saturday (24). He reached the hundredth title by beating Polish Hubert Hurkacz 2-1, partial 5/7, 7/6 (7/2) and 7/6 (7/2), at ATP 250, the former number one in the world became the first tennis player to be champion in 20 seasons in the open era, which corresponds to professionalism, from 1968. Djokovic said, who at 38 became the oldest champion in the Swiss tournament history. “Very few points decide the winner. Amazing match, 7 to 6 on the third set with crowded stadium, beautiful atmosphere.”
This Saturday’s triumph puts Djokovic alongside Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103) as the only ones reaching the three digits in this open era. The Serbian’s first trophy was won in Amersfoort in 2006 when he defeated Nicolas Massu, Hurkacz’s current coach in the final.
The game
The Serb, who lost the first set with a double foul, was at a 2-4 disadvantage in the decisive partial and reached eighth victory in eight clashes with Hurkacz in 3h05, the longest game of the tournament this season. “I was just trying to hold myself, I don’t know how I broke his withdrawal. He probably lost in the third set when he was winning 4-3 and lost his loot, but that’s what happens at the highest level.” Current number 6 of the world, Djokovic was Olympic champion in Paris-2024 and had since lost two finals before winning the 100th title. In search of his 25th Grand Slam trophy, he debuts in Roland Garros on Monday against the world’s 99th, Mackenzie McDonald from the USA.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Sarah Paula
