Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball against Matteo Arnaldi of Italy during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Novak Djokovic to play at Geneva seeking first clay-court match win this season before French Open
GENEVA (AP) — Novak Djokovic is coming to the Geneva Open for the second straight year as he seeks a first win on clay this season ahead of Roland Garros.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball against Matteo Arnaldi of Italy during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
GENEVA (AP) — Novak Djokovic is coming to the Geneva Open for the second straight year as he seeks a first win on clay this season ahead of Roland Garros.
Geneva oprganizers said Friday that Djokovic will play at the May 17-24 tournament, a last warmup event for players going to Paris for the French Open.
The sixth-ranked Djokovic, seeking his 100th singles title on tour, has an 0-2 record in the European clay-court season after making quick exits at Monte Carlo and Madrid.
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The Geneva lineup includes No. 4-ranked Taylor Fritz and who has won three of the last four editions at the lakeside park club.
Djokovic could again celebrate his birthday in Geneva as he turns 38 on May 22.
Last year he was by Tomas Machac, then advanced through four rounds in Paris. He ahead of meeting Ruud in the quarterfinals and lost his No. 1 ranking.
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