The longest final in the history of the tournament for Novak Djokovic’s 100th title on the ATP Tour: this sunny Saturday, May 24th, at the enchanting site of Parc des Eaux-Vives will forever remain engraved in the memory of the fortunate ticket holders for the Central Court.
Novak Djokovic had to dig deep into his ultimate resources to win 5-7 7-6 (7/2) 7-6 (7/2) after 3 hours and 6 minutes against Hubert Hurkacz. He indeed faced near-defeat against the Pole, who led 4-2 in the third set. The pivotal moment in this final came with two fatal errors by Hubert Hurkacz in the eighth game of the last set: an unforced error on the first point and a double fault on the second. This opened the door for Novak Djokovic, who did not miss his chance to come back in this final.
Master of his domain in the decisive sets, Novak Djokovic concluded with his sixth ace to clinch this historic 100th title, his first in the year 2025. On the eve of Roland-Garros, he sent a strong message to his rivals. Even at 38 years old, he remains a contender for a Grand Slam victory
An unforgettable final
