Djokovic: It’s a huge honour to have won 23 Grand Slams like Serena
Djokovic emerged victorious in the Roland Garros final against Casper Ruud, defeating him 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5 in three hours and 13 minutes
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic stated that it was a "huge honor" to equalling Serena Williams' Grand Slam record, following his 2023 French Open triumph.
Djokovic emerged victorious in the Roland Garros final against Casper Ruud, defeating him 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5 in three hours and 13 minutes on the iconic Court Philippe-Chatrier.
The win marked a historic moment for the Serb, as he claimed his 23rd major title, breaking the record for the most Grand Slams won by any man in the Open Era.
Although Ruud made a strong start, Djokovic rallied back from a 1-4 deficit in the first set by playing a striking tie-break.
He continued to play impressive shots in the second and third sets, ultimately sealing his record-breaking victory.
With this victory, Djokovic surpassed Rafael Nadal as the oldest champion at the tournament, winning the title at the age of 36 years and 20 days.
On Sunday, Novak Djokovic took to social media to express his "honor" in equaling the record for the most number of Grand Slams won, alongside the legendary Serena Williams.
Williams concluded her illustrious career with 23 Majors under her belt, with her final Slam victory coming at the 2017 Australian Open.
Meanwhile, Djokovic reclaimed his position as the World No. 1 after his title win at the 2023 French Open. As a result, he is expected to be the top seed at the upcoming 2023 Wimbledon Championships.
