Charismatic and controversial: Novak Djokovic, undisputed king of tennis
Novak Djokovic, who won a record-equalling 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday, is driven on through controversy by his determination to be the greatest ever.
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"Disrespectful": Novak Djokovic On Greatest Label After 23rd Grand Slam Title
Novak Djokovic insists it is "disrespectful" to hail him as the greatest player of all time after clinching a record-breaking 23rd men's Grand Slam title on Sunday. The 36-year-old Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets in the French Open final, breaking the tie of 22 majors he shared with longtime rival Rafael Nadal. A third Roland Garros title added to his 10 Australian Open trophies, seven Wimbledons and three at the US Open. He is the only man to win all four Slams on at least three occasions and on Monday he will return to the world number one ranking and start a 388th week on top of the pile.
Ranking Novak Djokovic's 23 Grand Slam tennis titles - ESPN
In retrospect, it seemed inevitable. Novak Djokovic entering a Rafael Nadal-less French Open, where he's now 92-8 all time against players not named Nadal? Of course he came away with the crown, becoming the all-time Slam titles leader in the process.
Reaction to Djokovic winning 23rd Grand Slam singles title
Following are reactions to Novak Djokovic winning a men's record 23rd Grand Slam singles title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday.
Djokovic cements status in GOAT debate after scaling men's Grand Slam peak
PARIS : If the debate about the best-ever man to wield a tennis racket came down to statistics alone, Novak Djokovic's status as the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) would already be decided after he clinched a 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday.
Shaped by hardship, Djokovic grateful for 'tennis mother' and 'tennis father'
PARIS : While Novak Djokovic was already looking ahead to a potential record-extending 24th Grand Slam title, there was also time on Sunday for him to look back at what had shaped him as tennis's most successful male player - hardship and adversity.
Has Novak Djokovic won the most Grand Slams? Has he won more than Serena Williams? Is he the GOAT?
Novak Djokovic won his 23rd Grand Slam title after beating Casper Ruud to secure the 2023 French Open. Djokovic is now one ahead of long-time rival Rafael Nadal in the standings and three ahead of Roger Federer. Ad But does Djokovic now hold the men’s record? And what about the all-time record? And is he the GOAT? Roland-Garros'He's not done yet!' — Ruud backs Djokovic to add to his 23 Grand Slam victories36 MINUTES AGO Does Djokovic hold the Grand Slam record? For the first time in his career, Djokovic is the outright leader for the most Grand Slams won by a male tennis player.
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.