French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic wins a historic 23rd Grand Slam title – ‘Forever raising the bar’

Djokovic is now the only male player to win all four singles Grand Slams thrice.

Jun 12, 2023 - 00:30
French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic wins a historic 23rd Grand Slam title – ‘Forever raising the bar’

Novak Djokovic created history on Sunday when he captured a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam men’s singles title with a third French Open triumph, reinforcing his case to be crowned the greatest player of all time.

The 36-year-old Serb brushed off an early wobble to defeat Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-5 and snap the tie of 22 Slams he shared with career-long rival Rafael Nadal.

“It’s an incredible feeling to win 23. I’m beyond grateful and blessed to be standing here with so many incredible achievements,” said Djokovic as Nadal immediately described his rival’s victory as “an incredible achievement”.

Victory for the third time in Paris, after 2016 and 2021, adds to Djokovic’s 10 Australian Open titles, seven at Wimbledon and three at the US Open.

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“It’s no coincidence that my 23rd Grand Slam title has come here because it has been the hardest one for me to win in my career. I am very emotional right now and I am very, very proud,” added Djokovic who fired 11 aces and 52 winners in total past Ruud.

Djokovic is the first man to win all four majors at least three times and is once again halfway to the first calendar Grand...

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