Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win French Open and secure record 23rd Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic secured a record 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday after beating Casper Ruud in straight-sets to win the French Open final at Roland Garros.
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Djokovic clinches record 23rd Grand Slam title with French Open final win
Djokovic overcame a wobbly start on Court Philippe Chatrier to beat Ruud in straight sets, 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 7-5, breaking the 22-Slam tie he shared with Rafael Nadal, the “King of Clay”, on the Spaniard’s favourite court.
History-maker Novak Djokovic claims 23rd Grand Slam title at French Open
Novak Djokovic stands alone at the pinnacle of men's tennis after defeating Casper Ruud to win his 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Please take your seats - French Open empty stands disappoint again
PARIS : While the French Open delivered a vintage women's final in state-of-the-art facilities, it was the embarrassing sight of empty seats - particularly in the corporate boxes - that will linger in the mind after this year's edition.
Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud Live, French Open Final: Novak Djokovic Eyes Record 23rd Grand Slam Title
Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud Live, French Open 2023 Men's Final: Novak Djokovic takes on Casper Ruud in the final of French Open 2023. The Serbian reached his seventh Roland Garros final in dramatic circumstances on Friday when world number one Carlos Alcaraz suffered "whole body" cramping and tension which torpedoed his challenge.
'History Hovering' Over Djokovic As Grand Slam Record Beckons
Novak Djokovic admits "history is hovering" over him as he takes on Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday with a men's record 23rd Grand Slam title tantalisingly close. The 36-year-old Serb can set numerous landmarks in what will be his seventh championship match at Roland Garros. As well as breaking the 22-Slam tie he shares with Rafael Nadal, he can become both the tournament's oldest champion and the only man to win all four majors on at least three occasions. In the women's game, only Margaret Court, Steffi Graf and Serena Williams can make a similar boast.
French Open: 'Date with destiny' for Novak Djokovic as he eyes 'incredible' 23rd Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic has a «date with destiny» as he eyes an outright record 23rd Grand Slam singles title ahead of the 2023 French Open final against Casper Ruud, according to Eurosport's Tim Henman and Mats Wilander. The two-time champion at Roland-Garros was tested to his limits at times before world No. 1 and top seed Carlos Alcaraz eventually wilted due to cramp in their huge semi-final clash on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday afternoon, and now he just has to overcome Ruud to move clear of his great rival, Rafael Nadal, with another major crown.
Murray backing Djokovic to win French Open title
Andy Murray says he will be cheering for long-term rival Novak Djokovic as the Serbian tennis star looks to win a record 23rd Grand Slam in the French Open final on Sunday. Djokovic progressed at Roland-Garros with a 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 win over Carlos Alcaraz, who battled valiantly despite pulling up early in the third set with cramp, and will now face Casper Ruud or Alexander Zverev in Sunday's final.