French Open:Djokovic creates history wins record 23 grand slam title

In Tennis, Novak Djokovic created history by becoming the first man to reach the coveted 23 grand slam title mark with his straight sets win over Casper Ruud in the men’s singles final of the French Open 2023 in Paris, France today. This was the Serb’s 3rd title on Parisian clay as he goes past rival Rafael Nadal as the man with the most number of major honours in the history of the game. The world no.3 ranked Serb breezed past his opponent 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 to claim his third French Open title and 23rd grand slam title overall. 

Novak Djokovic went past Rafael Nadal, who pulled out of his title defence in Paris due to an injury, who had won his 22nd Grand Slam title at Roland Garros last year. Djokovic was at 20 when Nadal climbed Mount 22 but he has caught up with his greatest rival with titles at Wimbledon last year and Australian Open this year before winning his 3rd on the clay-court of Chatrier.

Novak Djokovic wins the French Open and passes Rafael Nadal for the most Grand Slam titles in men's tennis history pic.twitter.com/FMD0akMDPq

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Novak Djokovic became the first man in the history of the sport to win all 4 Grand Slam titles at least thrice. At 35, Djokovic established himself as the most successful player in the history of men's singles.

He is also now the oldest champion at Roland Garros (36 years, 19 days), surpassing Nadal, who won at the age of 35 years, 11 months 19 days last year. Overall, he is third in the list after Ken Rosewall (37 years, 1 months and 24 days at the time of his 1972 Australian Open haul) and Federer (36 years, 5 months and 7 days at the time of his 2018 Australian Open win).

Despite being denied entry to America, thrown out of Australia and banned from numerous tournaments over his refusal to play along with the Plandemic.

Novak Djokovic just won his 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open, earning him the greatest record in men’s tennis history. pic.twitter.com/aravGLvDud

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He has also gone level with legendary Serena Williams, who ended her career with 23 Grand Slam titles in women's singles.