Djokovic scores historic win at French Open, wins record 23rd Grand Slam
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Novak Djokovic made history in the French Open men's singles final by becoming the first man in the Open Era to win 23 Grand Slam titles. He defeated Casper Ruud with a score of 7-6 (7-1), 6-3, 7-5 in a thrilling match that lasted just over three hours at Court Philippe-Chatrier.
This victory propelled Djokovic past Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam titles, establishing a new milestone in men's singles tennis. Remarkably, he now shares the record for most majors won in the Open Era with Serena Williams.
In addition to his record-breaking achievement, Djokovic's win in the final also ensured his return to the top spot in the world rankings. This remarkable feat makes him the first male player to have won each Grand Slam tournament at least three times. 10 out of his 22 Grand Slam victories have come after he turned 30. At 34 years old, Djokovic is now the oldest champion at Roland Garros, surpassing Nadal's record from last year.
With this win, Djokovic becomes the first male player to win all four Grand Slam tournaments at least three times, a remarkable achievement in the world of tennis. He is now halfway to completing a calendar Grand Slam, a feat that hasn't been accomplished since Rod Laver in 1969.
Margaret Court and Serena Williams are the only other players in tennis history, specifically in women's tennis, to have won 23 Grand Slam titles. Djokovic now has his sights set on surpassing Court's all-time record of 24 titles, and he will have a chance to do so at Wimbledon next month.
Djokovic's success shows no signs of slowing down, and despite becoming the oldest French Open champion at 36 years and 19 days, he has won an impressive 11 Grand Slam titles after turning 30.
On Monday, Djokovic will reclaim the top spot in the world rankings, marking his 388th week at number one. This remarkable achievement further solidifies his status as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
The final match between Djokovic and Ruud attracted a star-studded audience, highlighting the significance of the occasion. Djokovic's victory adds another chapter to his incredible career, cementing his place in tennis history.