Novak
Djokovic could potentially participate in the ATP 250 Geneva Open for the first
time ahead of Roland Garros. While there is no official confirmation yet from
the player or the tournament, the rumor has gained strength in recent hours as
the tournament still awaits confirmation on the wild cards it will offer.
Thierry
Grin, the tournament director, commented that they are in contact with all the
top players. The first invitation was extended to the 3-times Grand Slam
champion Andy Murray. The tournament will take place between May 19th and 25th,
2024, and will have Norwegian Casper Ruud, the 2023 French Open finalist, as
the main favorite.
Geneva Open dreams of having Djokovic
With less than two weeks until the start of the
French Open main draw, Djokovic will arrive at the tournament with a delicate
present. Nole will head to Roland Garros without any titles in the year,
something that hasn't happened since 2006, and with a 12-5 record for the year.
He recently
suffered a surprising exit in the Round of 32 of the Rome Open against Chilean
Alejandro Tabilo. The Serbian added another painful defeat, raising doubts
about his level, especially considering he must defend the title at the French
Open and has Jannik Sinner increasingly closer in the battle for the world No.
1.
Meanwhile,
Geneva Open director Thierry Grin did not rule out the possibility of the
Serbian finally being in the main draw in order to gain match practice before
the second Grand Slam of the year: "We are in contact with all the players
in the Top 50," confirms Thierry Grin. "We
cannot make further comments at this stage," he adds.
The
director was asked about the economic cost that would entail for the
tournament, and Grin commented that it would not be a particularly relevant
impediment in this case: "This is confidential information, but you should
know that in this type of case, the financial aspect is not a priority for the
players," underlines Thierry Grin. "They don’t come for the money but
for the desire to play matches."
It would be a shock realistically to see Djokovic play at this level. The Serbian only plays often when tournaments have something to do with him e.g Belgrade. But it could be a needs must for him. He is without a lot of match practice and doubts are swelling. Also in reality, he will be 100% again despite dispelling doubts about the bottle incident in Rome. Time will tell if it happens or not.
But it would certainly be a coup for the tournament if they got Djokovic or anyone of similar level to play the week before the French Open. With Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner both injured, Djokovic like others will sense opportunity. He is after a 25th Grand Slam crown and will set his attention to the triple header in Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the Olympic Games followed by the US Open. The time to start peaking is now.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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