Novak Djokovic’s preparation for Roland Garros passes through Geneva. The Serbian, eliminated in the third round at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, has obtained a wild card from the organizers of the Swiss ATP 250 scheduled from 19 to 25 May. After the defeat in Rome against Tabilo, Djokovic adds another stage to the clay court season where he reached the semifinal at the Masters 1000 in Monte-Carlo as his best result of the season. His presence in Geneva, a tournament that three years ago managed to attract Roger Federer to the draw, can also change the scenario for the race for number 1 in view of Roland Garros.
In fact, excluding the points obtained in Paris in 2023, Sinner has a virtual advantage over Djokovic of 865 points. Given that the Geneva tournament awards 100 points for the semifinal, 165 for the final and 250 for the victory, Djokovic can close the gap without needing to reach the final in Paris to defend his place as world number 1 if Jannik Sinner should not play Roland Garros. By reaching at least the semi-final in Geneva, Djokovic would be sure to defend his place as number 1 even with just the semi-final in Paris. Obviously if Sinner doesn’t have to play at Roland Garros. But everything, even after the social post by Darren Cahill, coach of the South Tyrolean, is still in question.
