History beckons on Djokovic for 23rd Grand Slam Title
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)
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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.
French Open: How to watch Novak Djokovic v Casper Ruud in men's final - Day 15 order of play and schedule
Day 15 is finally upon us at the French Open as Novak Djokovic takes on Casper Ruud as the latter continues his quest towards history. A win for Djokovic would secure his 23rd Grand Slam title to move one clear of Rafael Nadal for the most wins by a man.
Iga Swiatek wins third French Open title, fourth Grand Slam, but this final was not easy
Iga Swiatek won her third French Open title and her fourth Grand Slam overall, pushed to a third set in a major final for the first time.
Djokovic 'motivated' ahead of history-making final
Novak Djokovic can complete his ascent to the top of tennis history by claiming a 23rd grand slam title at the French Open on Sunday. Since inserting himself into the Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal duopoly, Djokovic has been playing catch-up, but victory over Casper Ruud would see him out on his own as the most successful men's singles player ever. And, with Federer retired and Nadal heading in the same direction, it would appear a decisive move.
‘History hovering’ over Novak Djokovic as Grand Slam record beckons
PARIS: 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.
French Open: ‘He'll have his chance’ - It could be third time lucky for Casper Ruud in a Grand Slam says Alex Corretja
Alex Corretja believes Novak Djokovic is the clear favourite going into the men’s French Open final, but says Casper Ruud is perfectly placed to cause an upset. Ruud is appearing in his third Grand Slam final after losing to Rafael Nadal at Roland-Garros last year, before being beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the 2022 US Open final. Ad The Eurosport tennis expert feels that it could be third time lucky for Ruud, who was a comfortable winner over Alexander Zverev in the semis-finals, and explained that clay is the best surface to play Djokovic.