Djokovic claims 23rd Grand Slam title

Novak Djokovic claims a record-breaking 23rd men’s singles Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 7-5 in the French Open final.

He’s now the only male player to have won each of the four Slams – Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open – at least three times.

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Djokovic’s 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 7-5 victory over Ruud draws him level with Serena Williams and he could equal Margaret Court’s all-time singles mark at Wimbledon next month.

The Serbian, meanwhile, also becomes the first man ever to win at least three Grand Slam titles at all the major tournaments – a measure of his all-round greatness.

Djokovic lay flat on his back on the clay before climbing up to his player box to hug all his team, including his children, Stefan and Tara.

A message of congratulations quickly arrived from Rafael Nadal, who tweeted: “Many congrats on this amazing achievement @DjokerNole. 23 is a number that just a few years back was impossible to think about, and you made it! Enjoy it with your family and team!”