Novak Djokovic, Flavio Cobolli and Tennis World Send Messages to Ignacio Buse After His Hamburg Triumph
Mar 2, 2026; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Novak Djokovic (SRB) during a practice session for the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. © Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Ignacio Buse has made history with his remarkable triumph at the Hamburg Open, earning widespread admiration from the tennis community. The Peruvian not only captivated fans with his performance but also impressed his fellow players, including Novak Djokovic, who showered him with praise after his victory over Tommy Paul in the final.
How Novak Djokovic and the Tennis World Reacted to Ignacio Buse’s Hamburg Victory After battling through the qualifiers of the ATP 500 event in Hamburg, Buse pulled off a stunning 6-2, 7-5 upset over No. 4 seed Flavio Cobolli in the first round. The 22-year-old continued his stellar run by triumphing over Jakub Menšík and Ugo Humbert to reach the semifinals, where he defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-1, 6-4.
Buse faced a tough challenge against No. 6 seed Tommy Paul in the final. However, he secured a 7-6(6), 4-6, 6-3 victory in the closely contested encounter to clinch his maiden ATP title, becoming the first Peruvian to lift an ATP trophy since Luis Horna won the Chile Open in 2007.
Amid his preparations for the French Open, Djokovic took time to congratulate Buse on his breakthrough success in Hamburg. “Congratulations Ignacio! The first of many,” Djokovic posted.
Novak Djokovic’s Instagram Story MORE: ‘I Can’t Comment on That’ – Novak Djokovic Clarifies Why He’s Not Involved in the French Open Media Boycott Despite losing to him at the tournament, Menšík and Cobolli both sent congratulatory messages to Buse, while Tomás Martín Etcheverry also showed his support. “Thats it! So happy for you man!