Djokovic Advances to Geneva Open Semifinals Despite Knee Injury

Novak Djokovic advanced to the semifinals of the Geneva Open on his 38th birthday by defeating Matteo Arnaldi 6-4, 6-4 in a tightly contested quarterfinal. After trailing 1-4 in the second set and experiencing a knee scare, Djokovic mounted a remarkable comeback, winning five consecutive games to seal the victory. This win avenges his earlier loss to Arnaldi at the Madrid Masters and moves Djokovic within two victories of his 100th ATP title, a milestone reached by only Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer in the Open Era. Djokovic praised his mental and emotional resilience during the match and expressed his goal to progress further than last year’s semifinal finish in Geneva. His semifinal opponent will be either Cameron Norrie or Alexei Popyrin. The match was characterized by Djokovic's strong serving, tactical returns, and ability to capitalize on break points despite challenging weather conditions.