Ranking Novak Djokovic's 23 Grand Slam tennis titles - ESPN

11.06.2023 - 20:43 espn.com

In retrospect, it seemed inevitable. Novak Djokovic entering a Rafael Nadal-less French Open, where he's now 92-8 all time against players not named Nadal?

Of course he came away with the crown, becoming the all-time Slam titles leader in the process. In real time, however, there was plenty of uncertainty.

Djokovic had struggled all year to feel 100% fit, and in three clay-court tuneups leading to the French Open, he had gone only 5-3.

History suggested he was likely to peak at Roland Garros, but especially with top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz lurking, there were obstacles.

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