Djokovic eases past Hanfmann in Geneva Open as he turns 37

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Novak Djokovic celebrated his 37th birthday with a 6-3 6-3 win over German Yannick Hanfmann on Wednesday in the second round of the Geneva Open.

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 12, 2024 Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his round of 32 match against Chile's Alejandro Tabilo REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo

But showing that he was still unable to shake off his recent struggles, Djokovic, who saved seven break points during the opening set, dropped serve early in the second to trail 3-0. "The key to win was the birthday, it probably wouldn't be the same if I didn't win," said Djokovic after organisers gave him a birthday cake.

 

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