Novak Djokovic has finally joined Roger Federer and Jimmy Conners in the century club after winning his 100th title in Geneva.
As he celebrated his 38th birthday he made a great comeback win, coming from 4-2 down in the deciding set to beat Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6, 7-6.
Novak Djokovic secured a comeback win to secure his 100th title
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This is the third time Djokovic has tried to break the 100 mark, after falling short in Shanghai last year and Miami in March.
"I had to work for it, that's for sure. Hubi was probably closer to victory (in) the entire match than I was," Djokovic said.
Novak Djokovic was able to celebrate his milestone with his family
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"I had some chances in the first set to break his serve, then had a bad game which ended up with the double fault on set point.
"I was just trying to hang in there, I don't know how I broke his serve... but this is what happens at the highest level. Very few points decide the winner.
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"Incredible match, 7-6 in the third with a full stadium, beautiful atmosphere. I'm just grateful to clinch the 100th here."
The only other men with 100 or more wins are Roger Federer with 103 and Conners with 109.
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Only three men have 100 Career titles
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The Serbian’s children ran onto the course afterward to congratulate their father, with his wife Jelena watching in the stands.
The win also gave Djokovic some welcome time on the clay, with the French Open beginning on Sunday.
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He arrived in Geneva without a win on clay, having lost his first match in four of his past five tournaments.
The new member of the 100 titles club now travels to Paris, where he will face American Mackenzie McDonald in the first round, as he aims to stand alone and hit the 25 Grand Slam titles.
