Novak Djokovic gave himself the ultimate birthday gift 🎁—a thrilling quarterfinal victory at the Geneva Open! The tennis legend, celebrating his 38th birthday, defeated Italy's Matteo Arnaldi 6-4, 6-4 in a rollercoaster match that had fans on the edge of their seats.
Birthday Comeback 🎂
After smashing his racket in frustration 😤 (and later apologizing to fans), Djokovic staged a dramatic turnaround. Trailing 4-1 in the second set, he unleashed his signature grit to win five straight games. 'It was much closer than the score says,' he admitted post-match.
Racket Drama & Redemption 😅
The Serbian star even cracked a joke about his mid-match outburst: 'Sorry, young fans—don’t try this at home!' 🎤 Fans braved chilly Swiss weather to cheer him on, proving #DjokovicMania is alive and well.
Tournament Shakeups 🌧️
Meanwhile, top-seeded Taylor Fritz and Karen Khachanov crashed out in rainy conditions. Djokovic now faces Britain’s Cameron Norrie in Friday’s semifinal. Will the birthday boost carry him to the title? 🏆 Stay tuned!
