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From Novak Djokovic to Ferrari to Rachel Atherton to Iga Swiatek - The best moments from the Weekend of Champions

When we here at Eurosport HQ were preparing for the Weekend of Champions we knew that it was going to be big — but we had no idea just how big. Across a two-day window we saw history created across a wide range of sports, from football, to tennis, mountain biking, and sailing, showcasing not only the Eurosport and Discovery+ sporting portfolio but also BT Sport, ahead the launch of TNT Sports in July. Ad We round up all the best moments and highlights from the weekend in case you might have missed something! Djokovic creates history in Paris We start, conversely, at the end.

Novak Djokovic 'better than ever' as experts predict 'scary' tally of Grand Slams after French Open glory

Eurosport's experts have been lining up to pay tribute to Novak Djokovic after he clinched his 23rd Grand Slam singles title in the final of the French Open on Sunday. The 36-year-old surpassed his great rival, Rafael Nadal, with his 23rd major crown as he comprehensively defeated fourth seed Casper Ruud in straight sets, 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5, for his third triumph at Roland-Garros. Ad Shorlty after Djokovic sealed the deal in Paris, the attention switched to whether he could go on and clinch a famous 'Calendar Slam' by winning Wimbledon and the US Open — a feat he came close to securing in 2021 as he fell at the final hurdle.

Novak Djokovic exclusive: 23-time Grand Slam champion 'overwhelmed with emotion' after historic win

Novak Djokovic has reached a new pinnacle in the world of men's tennis by winning his 23rd Grand Slam title, having edged ahead of Rafael Nadal’s 22. He beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final in straight sets, with the clay-court specialist powerless to stop Djokovic’s date with destiny. This Slam has proved arguably the toughest for Djokovic to win, with his three titles here a far cry from the 10 he has achieved Down Under, and the seven at Wimbledon.

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz miracle shot stuns experts: 'Absolute joke! I’ve never seen anything like it'

Carlos Alcaraz may have seen his 2023 French Open hopes fade away after he lost to Novak Djokovic having suffered from cramps in their semi-final, but his miracle shot will be remembered for years to come. The world No. 1 and top seed eventually lost out in four sets, 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1, to the 22-time Grand Slam champion on Court Philippe-Chatrier, but he undoubtedly produced the shot of the day — and arguably the entire tournament — as he thrilled the crowd with an unusual scoop in the second set.

French Open: Alexander Zverev 'defined by his resilience' after making semis a year on from injury - Mats Wilander

Alexander Zverev is going to be «defined by his resilience» after making the French Open semi-finals a year on from his horror injury, says Mats Wilander. Zverev was locked in a fascinating, marathon duel with Rafael Nadal last year at Roland-Garros before going over on his ankle, and left Court Philippe-Chatrier in a wheelchair. Ad It has been a long road back to fitness for the German, but he has once more made the last four in Paris after seeing off Tomas Etcheverry.

French Open 2023: 'There was drama' - Holger Rune and Casper Ruud set to meet a year on from explosive row

Wednesday’s blockbuster match between Holger Rune and Casper Ruud in the French Open quarter-finals will evoke memories of last year’s heated battle between the highly-rated Scandinavians. The pair are set to meet again in a rematch of last year’s fiery last-eight clash when Rune accused Ruud of showing him a lack of respect as a spat between the tennis stars also embroiled their parents. Ad The row erupted when Rune claimed that Ruud gloated in his face after winning 6-1 4-6 7-6(2) 6-3 on the night.

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz demolition was 'borderline embarrassing' for Stefanos Tsitsipas, says Tim Henman

Carlos Alcaraz shone under the lights against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the French Open on Tuesday night, and Tim Henman felt it was «borderline embarrassing» how average Alcaraz made the Greek look during the pair's one-sided quarter-final. Thanks to his comprehensive straight-sets victory over the Greek — that was laced with too many shots for a regular highlight reel — Alcaraz stormed into a now hugely anticipated semi-final with Novak Djokovic. Ad Reacting to Alcaraz's performance afterwards in The Cube for Eurosport, Barbara Schett, Tim Henman and Mats Wilander were all somewhat lost for words at what they had just seen.

'Frightening' Carlos Alcaraz delivers first-set clinic against Stefanos Tsitsipas in French Open quarter-final

A «frightening» Carlos Alcaraz delivered a first-set clinic against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the pair's French Open quarter-final. Alcaraz took the opener 6-2, but it was the manner in which he did so that so stunned the Roland-Garros crowd during Tuesday's night match. Ad It seemed that most points involved gasps from fans inside Court Philippe-Chatrier at either the Spaniard's skill, or power — or both — as he served up a masterclass in court craft and execution.

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From Novak Djokovic to Ferrari to Rachel Atherton to Iga Swiatek - The best moments from the Weekend of Champions

Novak Djokovic 'better than ever' as experts predict 'scary' tally of Grand Slams after French Open glory

Novak Djokovic exclusive: 23-time Grand Slam champion 'overwhelmed with emotion' after historic win

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz miracle shot stuns experts: 'Absolute joke! I’ve never seen anything like it'

French Open: Alexander Zverev 'defined by his resilience' after making semis a year on from injury - Mats Wilander

French Open 2023: 'There was drama' - Holger Rune and Casper Ruud set to meet a year on from explosive row

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz demolition was 'borderline embarrassing' for Stefanos Tsitsipas, says Tim Henman

'Frightening' Carlos Alcaraz delivers first-set clinic against Stefanos Tsitsipas in French Open quarter-final