On June 11, 2023, Novak Djokovic won Roland-Garros for the third time, thus adding a 23rd trophy to his list. This new coronation allows him to become the first player to achieve this record number of Grand Slam titles, overtaking Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
In the final, Djokovic faced Casper Ruud, the Norwegian who had reached the final for the second consecutive year. Despite the reluctance of some observers, Djokovic was able to manage the pressure and won in three sets.
The 36-year-old Serbian now stands alone at the pinnacle of tennis history. He can boast of having won at least three times each Grand Slam tournament, a performance unmatched so far.
It took patience for Djokovic to reach this record, but also a great mastery of his physical form and his mental form. After a 2022 season where he was injured several times, he was able to find his best level on clay. His victory at Roland-Garros allows him to become world number one again and to enter a little more into the legend of tennis.
Beyond his personal exploit, this edition of Roland-Garros has seen other exploits, in particular that of Casper Ruud who confirmed his place among the best players of the new generation. The final between the two players proved that the previous champions had not yet said their last word and that a renewal of the competition was in progress.
In any case, this year 2023 will remain engraved in the annals of tennis and sport in general, with the advent of Novak Djokovic to the rank of undisputed number one in world tennis.