Novak Djokovic Advances to Quarterfinals in Geneva

Novak Djokovic gets his clay-court season underway with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Marton Fucsovics in Geneva, setting up a quarterfinal matchup against Matteo Arnaldi.

Novak Djokovic finally got his clay-court season underway with a straight-sets win over Marton Fucsovics in Geneva. The 24-time Grand Slam champion secured his first victory on clay this year, which will boost his confidence ahead of the French Open. Djokovic, who celebrates his 38th birthday on Thursday, is using the tune-up tournament in Switzerland to fine-tune his game and gain valuable match practice.

The win in Geneva will give Djokovic much-needed momentum as he heads into the French Open, where he has a record haul of titles to defend and add to. With his sights set on another major triumph, Djokovic's victory in Geneva is a timely confidence booster for the world's best tennis player.

Novak Djokovic gets his first clay win since the Olympics, defeats Marton Fucsovics (2018 champ) 6-2, 6-3 to reach the QFs in Geneva.

That was one of his best matches of the year. Really good. pic.twitter.com/LTFBHHbJJg

— José Morgado (@josemorgado) May 21, 2025

Novak Djokovic dominated Marton Fucsovics in Geneva, winning 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals. He'll face Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who handed Djokovic a surprise loss in the Madrid Masters opener last month. Djokovic also struggled in Monte Carlo, losing his first match to Alejandro Tabilo, making his win in Geneva a welcome boost ahead of the French Open.

The quarterfinal matchup against Arnaldi will be a rematch of their Madrid encounter, where Arnaldi's victory marked one of Djokovic's rare early exits. Djokovic will look to bounce back and prove his form ahead of the clay-court Grand Slam.

Novak Djokovic dominated Marton Fucsovics in Geneva, winning in straight sets without facing a single break point. The Serbian tennis star, currently sixth in the ATP rankings, showcased his impressive form ahead of the French Open. Notably, this match marked Djokovic's first outing since parting ways with coach and former rival Andy Murray last week.

Meanwhile, American top seed Taylor Fritz also advanced to the quarterfinals, defeating Frenchman Quentin Halys 6-4, 7-6(5). Fritz's win sets up a promising matchup in the next round, as he looks to build on his strong form and make a deep run in the tournament.