NOVAK Djokovic celebrated his thirty seventh birthday, Wednesday (22/5), together with his 1,a hundredth profession win and progress to the quarter-finals of the Geneva Open.
The world primary beat Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-3 within the second spherical on the Parc des Eaux-Vives in Geneva.
Djokovic grew to become the third individual after Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer to succeed in 1,100 wins.
Djokovic took benefit wild card to play in Geneva in a bid to salvage a worrying decline in type forward of subsequent week’s French Open,
His file this yr is 13 wins and 5 losses, and he has but to succeed in a event closing in 2024.
After defeating Hanfmann, the group sang “Completely satisfied Birthday” to Djokovic whereas carrying a cake with candles onto the courtroom.
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He lifted the cake and confirmed it off to the group, having fun with it earlier than providing it to the ball youngsters.
“The secret is the birthday. My birthday may not be the identical if I do not win the match,” stated Djokovic.
“It feels nice to be right here for the primary time at this event and my household got here right here to help me too. I grew up with my aunt, uncle and two cousins most of my life,” stated the Serb, referring to his relations who now stay in Geneva.
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“We do not see a lot of one another lately, so it has been actually enjoyable. I am getting high quality time on the courtroom and off the courtroom as effectively.”
“Thanks a lot for singing the music ‘Completely satisfied Birthday’. It was very touching, so I am very completely happy to win on this big day.”
In the meantime second seed Casper Ruud, who gained titles in Geneva in 2021 and 2022, booked his place within the quarter-finals because of a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over Austrian qualifier Sebastian Ofner.
It was Ruud’s thirty second tour-level win of the season. No participant has gained extra in 2024.
The world quantity seven Norwegian — who Djokovic beat within the French Open closing final yr — will subsequent face Argentinian fifth seed Sebastian Baez. (Ant/P-5)
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