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Rafael Nadal still favourite for 2023 French Open with Novak Djokovic 'on his heels' according to Boris Becker

Six-time Grand Slam champion Boris Becker believes Rafael Nadal is still the favourite for the French Open, despite the Spaniard suffering a hip injury during the Australian Open. Nadal is the 'King of Clay', having won 14 titles at Roland-Garros, plus several other wins on the same surface during his illustrious career. Ad Novak Djokovic has won two French Open titles and is level on 22 majors with Nadal — while having also just surpassed Steffi Graf's legendary record for weeks spent at world No.

Djokovic breaks Steffi Graf tennis record for most weeks ranked No. 1

Novak Djokovic broke the record for the most time spent at No. 1 in the professional tennis rankings by a man or woman, beginning his 378th week in the ATP's top spot on Monday to surpass Steffi Graf's 377 leading the WTA.

Novak Djokovic record 'unbelievable' as Barbara Schett backs him to 'get over 400 weeks' at world No. 1

Eurosport's Barbara Schett has backed Novak Djokovic to «get over 400 weeks» at world No. 1 after he surpassed Steffi Graf's record with his 378th week at the top spot in the ATP world rankings. The 35-year-old, who had already broken Roger Federer’s record of 310 weeks as men’s world No.

Rafael Nadal's record top-10 streak in danger as he drops to lowest rank since 2017 ahead of Indian Wells

On the day that Novak Djokovic broke Steffi Graf’s all-time record for most weeks as world No. 1, Rafael Nadal’s hopes of breaking a long-standing record set by Martina Navratilova look a little slimmer. Nadal has dropped to No.

Novak Djokovic: The numbers and stats behind his 378 weeks as world No. 1 after breaking Steffi Graf's record

Add another one to the history books: Novak Djokovic has become the all-time leader for weeks spent as world No. 1. Having already held the record for most weeks as No.

Novak Djokovic breaking legendary Steffi Graf record of weeks at world No. 1 'very unique' says Alex Corretja

Eurosport expert Alex Corretja has given his reaction to Novak Djokovic passing the great Steffi Graf to hold the outright record for weeks spent at world No. 1. The 35-year-old, who had already broken Roger Federer’s record of 310 weeks as men’s world No.

Novak Djokovic: 'When I am ready, I am the best'

When Novak Djokovic captured a 10th Australian Open title and 22nd major last month to join Rafael Nadal at the top of the men’s all-time list of most grand slams won, he celebrated on court with a big smile on his face.

John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg return as captains for Laver Cup in Vancouver

John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg will return as Laver Cup captains this year, when the team event moves to Canada for the first time.

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Rafael Nadal still favourite for 2023 French Open with Novak Djokovic 'on his heels' according to Boris Becker

Djokovic breaks Steffi Graf tennis record for most weeks ranked No. 1

Novak Djokovic record 'unbelievable' as Barbara Schett backs him to 'get over 400 weeks' at world No. 1

Rafael Nadal's record top-10 streak in danger as he drops to lowest rank since 2017 ahead of Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic: The numbers and stats behind his 378 weeks as world No. 1 after breaking Steffi Graf's record

Novak Djokovic breaking legendary Steffi Graf record of weeks at world No. 1 'very unique' says Alex Corretja

Novak Djokovic: 'When I am ready, I am the best'

John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg return as captains for Laver Cup in Vancouver