Novak Djokovic aims for a record-breaking 23rd men's Grand Slam while also looking to become the first male player to claim three titles in each of the four majors. RolandGarros
PARIS, France – Pressure will be immense on Sunday, June 11, when Novak Djokovic faces Casper Ruud in the French Open final with a record-breaking 23rd men’s Grand Slam title and his position in the pantheon of tennis at stake.
While Djokovic, who will take part in a record 34th Grand Slam final, will have experience on his side on court Philippe Chatrier, the fourth-seeded Ruud is unlikely to be as frozen as he was in last year’s final against his mentor Rafael Nadal. “Novak is one of the best players in the world, that’s for sure, but when you’re on the brink of history I think that adds a little bit of pressure,” three-time French Open semifinalist Alexander Zverev said.
The 36-year-old has won five of the last nine Grand Slams and is confident that he can extend his streak in majors to 14 match victories after playing an unbelievable first set in his four-set win against a cramping“I put myself in another really ideal position to win a Grand Slam,” said Djokovic, who will also snatch the world No. 1 spot from Spain’s Alcaraz if he lifts the Musketeers Cup.
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