French Open 2023 | Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud, wins his 23rd Grand Slam title

If the debate about the best-ever man to wield a tennis racket came down to statistics alone, Novak Djokovic's status as the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) would already be decided after he clinched a 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open on Sunday. The Serb beat Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 to eclipse Rafael Nadal's mark of 22 Grand Slam titles and extend his advantage over the now-retired Roger Federer, who won 20 majors.

Novak Djokovic claimed a record-breaking 23rd men's singles Grand Slam title when he beat Norway's Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the French Open final on June 11. Credit: Reuters Photo

Fourth seed Ruud, playing in his third major final after Roland Garros and the US Open, got off to a better start with an early break. Credit: Reuters Photo

Djokovic, however, rallied back to win the tiebreak, then cruised through the second set and tightened his grip when it mattered in the third. Credit: Reuters Photo

The Serbian is now the only male player to have won each of the four Grand Slams - Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open - at least three times. Credit: Reuters Photo

Casper Ruud congratulates Novak Djokovic on his win. Credit: Reuters Photo