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.
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French Open final starts under closed roof at Roland Garros
The French Open men's final between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Norway's Casper Ruud will start under a closed roof with rain showers forecast in Paris on Sunday.
French Open men's final to start under closed roof
PARIS : The French Open men's final between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Norway's Casper Ruud will start under a closed roof with rain showers forecast in Paris on Sunday.
History beckons on Djokovic for 23rd Grand Slam Title
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP)
'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.