Paris, France (June 11, 2023) - Novak Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets, 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-5, to win his 23rd Grand Slam title on Sunday.
Djokovic, who is now the oldest men's champion at Roland Garros, had to overcome a slow start to the match. Ruud, who was playing in his first Grand Slam final, took a 3-0 lead in the first set. However, Djokovic rallied to force a tiebreak, which he won easily.
Djokovic then took control of the match, breaking Ruud's serve twice in the second set and once in the third. He never looked back, and he closed out the match in two hours and 15 minutes.
With the victory, Djokovic has now won all four Grand Slam titles at least twice. He is also the first man to win three consecutive French Open titles since Rafael Nadal in 2010-12.
Djokovic's victory is a testament to his incredible resilience and determination. He has overcome numerous challenges throughout his career, including injuries, illness, and controversy. However, he has always found a way to come back stronger.
Djokovic is now considered by many to be the greatest tennis player of all time. He has won more Grand Slam titles than any other male player, and he has held the world No. 1 ranking for a record 373 weeks.
Djokovic's victory is a historic moment for tennis. He has now surpassed Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the all-time Grand Slam standings, and he is well on his way to becoming the most successful player in the history of the sport.
Djokovic's Road to the Championship
Djokovic's path to the championship was not easy. He had to overcome several tough opponents, including Stefanos Tsitsipas, Carlos Alcaraz, and Rafael Nadal.
In the quarterfinals, Djokovic faced Tsitsipas, the world No. 4. Djokovic won the match in four sets, but it was not easy. Tsitsipas pushed Djokovic to the limit, and the match lasted three hours and 36 minutes.
In the semifinals, Djokovic faced Alcaraz, the world No. 6. Alcaraz was the rising star of tennis, and he was considered to be Djokovic's biggest threat. However, Djokovic won the match in straight sets, and he showed that he was still the best player in the world.
In the final, Djokovic faced Nadal, his longtime rival. Nadal was the defending champion, and he was looking to win his 14th French Open title. However, Djokovic was too much for Nadal, and he won the match in straight sets.