Novak Djokovic Registers Record win with 23rd Grand Slam Title at French Open

Novak Djokovic on Sunday became the first man to win 23rd Grand Slam titles. He defeated the fourth-seed Ruud 7-6 (7-1), 6-3, 7-5 in just over three hours at Court Philippe-Chatrier. Previously Nadal had the record 22 Grand Slam Titles in men’s singles tennis. Overall, he is at par with Serena Williams for most majors won in Open Era.

Djokovic became the first male player to win each grand slam tournament at least three times.

Astonishingly, Djokovic shows no sign of slowing down as 10 of his 22 Slams have been won after turning 30.

The Serb is now the first man to win all four Slams at least three times.

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).

Novak Djokovic created history on Sunday when he captured 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.