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Novak Djokovic claimed his third French Open men’s singles title by defeating Casper Ruud in straight sets. With this victory, Djokovic now holds a record-breaking 23 Grand Slam tournament singles titles, solidifying his claim as the greatest male tennis player in history. The match ended with Djokovic inducing Ruud into a final forehand off the court, leading to his collapse on his back in celebration. He then knelt in prayer before embracing his family and coaches.
Throughout his career, Djokovic has been in pursuit of tennis giants Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. However, with his recent win, Djokovic has surpassed Federer’s record of 20 Grand Slam titles and stands alone at the top. Last year, he overtook Federer’s record at Wimbledon, and in January, he equaled Nadal’s 20 titles at the Australian Open.
Djokovic’s journey to this point has been marked by challenges, both on and off the court. He has faced self-inflicted crises, battled against Nadal and Federer, endured injury setbacks, and stood firm on his principles, leading to missed tournaments. Winning the hearts of tennis fans, who had already pledged their allegiance to the other members of the “Big Three” (Federer and Nadal), seemed an insurmountable task.
Moreover, the odds seemed stacked against Djokovic when comparing his early career to Federer’s dominance. However, 2011 marked a turning point as Djokovic had a remarkable season, clinching multiple major titles and establishing his dominance over Federer and Nadal. Since then, Djokovic has redefined the landscape of tennis.
In this historic French Open victory, Djokovic’s triumph was witnessed by numerous notable figures, including Tom Brady, Kylian Mbappé, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Jake Gyllenhaal, and tennis icons Yannick Noah and Stan Smith, among others. Djokovic’s accomplishment on the red clay of Philippe Chatrier court, where Nadal has previously excelled, further enhances his legacy.
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Djokovic’s relentless pursuit of greatness and his ability to overcome obstacles have propelled him to the summit of tennis history, cementing his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/11/sports/tennis/french-open-men-djokovic-ruud.html