Novak Djokovic Claims Historic 100th Title in Geneva, Rybakina Triumphs in Strasbourg, and Cobolli Stuns Rublev in Hamburg
Geneva, Switzerland– May 24, 2025
Novak Djokovic etched his name further into tennis history by securing his 100th career ATP title at the Gonet Geneva Open, defeating Hubert Hurkacz in a thrilling final.
The 38-year-old Serbian, already a 24-time Grand Slam champion, outlasted the sixth-seeded Pole with a score of 5-7, 7-6, 7-6 to become only the third ATP player to reach the century mark in tour-level titles, joining Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).
Djokovic, who celebrated his birthday earlier in the week, showcased his trademark resilience, fending off a strong challenge from Hurkacz, who broke serve in the first set but couldn’t overcome the Serb’s relentless precision.
Next up for Djokovic: A first-round French Open encounter with American Mackenzie McDonald.
Next up for Hurkacz: He opens his French Open with teen sensation Joao Fonseca.
Strasbourg, France – May 24, 2025
Elena Rybakina powered her way to the Internationaux de Strasbourg title, defeating Liudmila Samsonova in a gripping three-set final, 6-1, 6-7(2), 6-1.
The fourth-seeded Kazakh, a former Wimbledon champion, dominated the opening and deciding sets, showcasing her aggressive baseline game to claim her ninth career title.
Despite Samsonova’s resilience in forcing a second-set tiebreak, Rybakina’s composure in the third set sealed the victory.
Next up for Rybakina: Rybakina opens her French Open run with 22-year-old Julia Riera.
Next Up for Samsonova: Samsonova meets veteran journeywoman Mayar Sherif in the opening rounds at Roland Garros.
Hamburg, Germany – May 24, 2025
In a stunning upset, Italy’s Flavio Cobolli captured his first ATP 500 title at the Hamburg Open, defeating third-seeded Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 in straight sets.
The 35th-ranked Italian, who had already won the Romanian Open earlier this year, outplayed Rublev with relentless baseline hitting and clutch serving.
Cobolli, coming off a grueling semifinal against Tomas Martin Etcheverry, showed no signs of fatigue, breaking Rublev early in both sets to secure the biggest title of his career.
Rublev, who celebrated his 350th tour-level win in the semifinals, struggled to find his rhythm against the inspired Italian. The victory propels Cobolli back into the top 30, boosting his confidence ahead of Roland Garros.
These results set the stage for an electrifying French Open, with Novak Djokovic, Rybakina, and Cobolli carrying significant momentum into the second Grand Slam of the season, starting May 25, 2025.
Next up for Cobolli: Cobolli plays big serving veteran Marin Cilic in his first round French Open matchup.
Next Up for Rublev: Rublev opens his French Open campaign against big serving Lloyd Harris.
