History beckons on Djokovic for 23rd Grand Slam Title
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)
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'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.
Many more French Open titles to come for Swiatek, says Mauresmo
PARIS : Rafael Nadal's French Open record might be a long shot for Iga Swiatek but the Pole has now triumphed three times at Roland Garros and tournament director Amelie Mauresmo sees more success for her in Paris.
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.
Pressure at its peak as Djokovic guns for Major number 23
PARIS : Pressure will be immense on Sunday when Novak Djokovic faces Casper Ruud in the French Open final with a record-breaking 23rd men's Grand Slam title and his position in the pantheon of tennis at stake.
Novak Djokovic’s six French Open finals
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic (L) comforts Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz Garfia after his victory during their men’s singles semi-final match on day thirteen of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 9, 2023. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP)