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Djokovic Earns First Clay Win of 2025 at Geneva Open

The 24-time Grand Slam champion advances to the quarter-finals, marking his first clay victory since the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning a game against Hungary's Marton Fucsovics, during the round of 16 match at the ATP 250 Geneva Open Tennis Tournament, in Geneva, Switzerland, Wednesday, May 21, 2025 (Cyril Zingaro/Keystone via AP)
Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 26, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his round of 64 match against Italy's Matteo Arnaldi REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo
Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 26, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his round of 64 match against Italy's Matteo Arnaldi REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo
Novak Djokovic | Image: AP

Overview

  • Novak Djokovic defeated Marton Fucsovics 6-2, 6-3 in Geneva, securing his first claycourt win of the 2025 season.
  • The victory comes after early exits in Monte Carlo and Madrid, breaking a clay drought dating back to the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • Djokovic delivered a dominant performance, not facing a single break point during the 75-minute match.
  • This marks his first tournament since parting ways with coach Andy Murray, with Djokovic now competing without a coach.
  • Next, Djokovic will face Matteo Arnaldi in the quarter-finals, seeking redemption for a recent loss to the Italian in Madrid.