Novak Djokovic secured his first clay-court victory of the season, defeating Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP Geneva Open.
The 37-year-old Serbian, who had previously struggled on clay this year with early exits in Monte-Carlo and Madrid, found his rhythm in Switzerland. Djokovic dominated the opening set, showcasing the form that has earned him 24 Grand Slam titles.
“It’s great to get my first win on clay this season,” Djokovic said after the match. “I’ve been working hard, and it’s satisfying to see the results on the court.”
Fucsovics, who had never beaten Djokovic in their five prior meetings, struggled to keep up with the World No. 6’s aggressive play. Djokovic controlled the second set with smart tactics, including well-placed drop shots that kept his opponent on the defensive.
This victory marks Djokovic’s continued pursuit of becoming only the third man to capture 100 tour-level titles, following in the footsteps of legends Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer. With his 99th title secured at last year’s Paris Games, he’s edging closer to this historic milestone.
Djokovic, who turns 38 on Thursday, will face Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in the quarterfinals—a rematch from their encounter in Madrid. Fans around the world are eager to see if the Serbian star can maintain his momentum and make history in Geneva.
