Novak Djokovic takes wildcard for Geneva Open to regain form before French Open

Novak Djokovic has accepted a wildcard for the 2025 Geneva Open to regain form ahead of the French Open. The Serbian star is chasing his 100th ATP title and a record 25th Grand Slam at Roland Garros. He has suffered first-round defeats in his last two clay-court events in Monte Carlo and Madrid.

Novak Djokovic is making a late change to his French Open preparations. The Serbian tennis star has accepted a wildcard entry into the 2025 Geneva Open, hoping to get back in form before heading to Roland Garros. The ATP 250 event in Switzerland is scheduled to be held from 18 to 24 May.

Djokovic, who is aiming for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title in Paris, had earlier pulled out of the Italian Open in Rome without giving a reason. The Rome Masters is usually a key tournament in the lead-up to the French Open, but Djokovic’s absence raised questions about his fitness and readiness.

Djokovic has played the Geneva Open before. In 2024, he reached the semifinals but lost to Tomas Machac. That year, Casper Ruud eventually went on to win the title by defeating Machac. Interestingly, Ruud is back in the draw this year, along with top names like Taylor Fritz and Grigor Dimitrov.

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