Overview

• Novak Djokovic defeated Matteo Arnaldi 6-4, 6-4 to secure a spot in the Geneva Open semifinals, marking his 38th birthday with a victory.
• The win avenged Djokovic’s first-round loss to Arnaldi at the Madrid Open last month and ended his winless streak on clay this season.
• Trailing 4-1 in the second set, Djokovic rallied to win five consecutive games, overcoming both a knee scare and a moment of frustration that led to a racket smash.
• Djokovic apologized to the crowd for his outburst, emphasizing the importance of setting a good example for younger fans.
• He will face Cameron Norrie in the semifinals as he continues his pursuit of becoming the third man in history to win 100 ATP titles.