Novak Djokovic scripted historical past on Sunday as he turned the primary man to win 23 Grand Slam titles in Open Era, following his conquer Norwegian Casper Ruud within the French Open males’s singles ultimate. He outclassed the fourth-seed Ruud 7-6 (7-1), 6-3, 7-5 in simply over three hours at Court Philippe-Chatrier. Djokovic’s triumph took him previous Nadal’s tally of twenty-two to set a brand new report in males’s singles tennis. Overall, he’s at par with Serena Williams for many majors gained in Open Era.

Djokovic, who was enjoying his thirty fourth Grand Slam ultimate, will even return to the highest of the world rankings. He additionally turned the primary male participant to win every grand slam event not less than 3 times.

Astonishingly, Djokovic exhibits no signal of slowing down as 10 of his 22 Slams have been gained after turning 30.

The Serb is now the primary man to win all 4 Slams not less than 3 times.

He can be now the oldest champion at Roland Garros (36 years, 19 days), surpassing Nadal, who gained on the age of 35 years, 11 months 19 days final 12 months.

Overall, he’s third within the listing after Ken Rosewall (37 years, 1 months and 24 days on the time of his 1972 Australian Open haul) and Federer (36 years, 5 months and seven days on the time of his 2018 Australian Open win).

Paris, France | AFP | Sunday 6/11/2023 – 22:00 UTC+5 | 499 phrases

by Dave JAMES

Novak Djokovic created historical past on Sunday when he captured a record-breaking twenty third Grand Slam title with a 3rd French Open triumph, reinforcing his case to be topped the best participant of all time.

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

Victory for the third time in Paris, after 2016 and 2021, provides to his 10 Australian Open titles, seven at Wimbledon and three on the US Open.

Djokovic is the primary man to win all 4 majors not less than 3 times and is as soon as once more midway to the primary calendar Grand Slam since Rod Laver in 1969.

Only Margaret Court and Serena Williams in ladies’s tennis have managed to rack up 23 Grand Slam titles. Court’s all-time mark of 24 will now be in his sights at Wimbledon subsequent month.

There is little signal of Djokovic slowing down. He is now the oldest French Open champion however 11 of his Slam trophies have now been gained after he turned 30.

On Monday, he’ll reclaim the world quantity rating and begin his 388th week in prime spot.

The sense of Sunday’s event definitely attracted sports activities A-listers.

Djokovic was enjoying in his seventh French Open ultimate and boasted a 4-0 profession report over Ruud, not having misplaced a single set.