History-making Djokovic claims record 23rd Grand Slam triumph
Novak Djokovic hascreated history by capturing a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title with a third French Open triumph, reinforcing his case to be crowned the greatest player of all time.
The 36-year-old Serb brushed off an early wobble to defeat Casper Ruud of Norway 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 and snap the tie of 22 Slams he shared with career-long rival Rafael Nadal.
Victory for the third time in Paris, after 2016 and 2021, adds to his 10 Australian Open titles, seven at Wimbledon and three at the US Open.
Djokovic is the first man to win all four majors at least three times and is once again halfway to the first calendar Grand Slam since Rod Laver in 1969.
Today, he will reclaim the world number ranking and start his 388th week in top spot.
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