Djokovic kisses the trophy. © APA/afp / EMMANUEL DUNAND

“The greatest of all time”

Novak Djokovic threw his hands up and cheered towards his family in the stands: The 23rd Grand Slam title is in the bag. Since his triumph at the French Open on Sunday, the Serb is now the sole record holder. SportNews has collected international press reviews on this.

June 12, 2023

From: apa/dpa

The Serbian Novak Djokovic has defeated Norwegian Casper Ruud 7:6(1),6:3,7:5 at the French Open in Paris on Sunday and thus won his 23rd title at one of the four major tennis tournaments. He left the Spaniard Rafael Nadal behind and regained the top position in the world rankings from Carlos Alcaraz from Spain. International newspapers write about this:

Great Britain

The Times: “After his 23rd major title, there is no doubt – Novak Djokovic is the greatest of all time”

France

The Team: “The Serb made history as the first player to win 23 Grand Slam titles. A historic record based in large part on winning the first set in Sunday's deciding game and on his royal control in the six contested and won tiebreaks of this Roland Garros."

The Serb poses in front of the Eiffel Tower. © APA/afp / EMMANUEL DUNAND

Spain

Trademarks: “End the debate about who is the greatest of all time in tennis.”

Italy

Journal of Sport: “Djokovic (...): 23 Slam titles, more than ever before in men's tennis, 388 weeks at number 1 in the world rankings and ready to move towards 400. Casper Ruud tried with all his physical and mental strength to counteract the Serbian phenomenon.”

The 23rd title brought great joy. © APA/afp / JULIEN DE ROSA

Germany

BILD: “Brady, Mbappe and Zlatan see historic Djokovic win. Many legends in the stands, one on the pitch!”

Switzerland

Look: “Three hours and 13 minutes of fight, cramp, but also a lot of class. “Novak Djokovic (36) wins a highly spectacular French Open final against Casper Ruud (24) 7:6 (7:1), 6:3,7, 5:XNUMX – and withstands all the pressure.”