Novak Djokovic enters the legend

With his third success in Paris, Novak Djokovic has become the most successful player. He surpasses the Spaniard Rafael Nadal and his 22 Major tournaments.

It is therefore a historic day for Novak Djokovic, at 36, thanks to his victory at Roland-Garros at the expense of world number four Casper Ruud 7-6 (7/1), 6-3, 7-5. At the same time, he becomes the oldest player (36 years old) to win on the Porte d’Auteuil side for his seventh final.

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Djokovic had joined Rafael Nadal at 22 Major titles in January after his crowning at the Australian Open. In addition to this historic achievement, he will reinstall himself in the place of world number 1 this Monday, June 12 at the expense of the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. It will begin a record 388th week there.

The Serb also becomes the first player in history to have won each of the four Majors at least three times.

” Another day when you write the history of tennis. You inspire many people around the world. We definitely have the best player in the world here. I am happy to be the first to congratulate you “said Casper Ruud on France 2. “ I hope to come back next year to play in front of this wonderful audience. added the Norwegian.

Novak Djokovic joins American Serena Williams and is only one length away from the absolute record set by Australian Margaret Court in the 1960s and 1970s.

” I am happy to share his moments with you. There were so many emotions here. Thank you for your presence, your energy and your support. Thanks to Casper for his very kind words. I know everyone respects you, you are a beautiful person. You have always been nice to me. You deserve the respect of the applause “said Djokovic, who also had words for Frenchman Yannick Noah. Djokovic has won 11 of his 23 Grand Slam titles after turning 30.

Nadal congratulates Djokovic on his ‘incredible achievement’

Even before Djokovic received his cup, he received congratulations from Rafael Nadal. ” Congratulations on this incredible achievement Nadal wrote on his Twitter account. ” 23 is a number that seemed impossible to achieve a few years ago, and you did it! “Added the Majorcan, who could not defend his chances this year in the Parisian tournament due to injury.