Novak Djokovic has stated he’ll depart the talk as as to if he’s the best tennis participant of all time to others – after a record-breaking twenty third males’s singles Grand Slam title.
The 36-year-old Serbian beat Norway’s Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 on Sunday within the French Open closing to eclipse Spanish rival Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles and lengthen his benefit over the now-retired Roger Federer, who received 20 majors.
The victory means Djokovic, the brand new world primary, additionally turns into the primary man in tennis historical past to win no less than three trophies from every of the 4 slams.
He has a report 10 Australian Open titles in addition to triumphing at three French Opens, seven Wimbledon titles and three US Opens.
Djokovic is now stage with American Serena Williams and he may equal Australian Margaret Court’s all-time singles mark – 24 – at subsequent month’s Wimbledon.
“I don’t want to say that I am the greatest because I feel it’s disrespectful towards all the great champions in different eras of our sport that was played in a completely different way than it is played [on Sunday],” Djokovic stated afterwards.
“So I leave those kind of discussions, of who is the greatest, to someone else. I have, of course, huge faith and confidence and belief in myself and for everything that I am and who I am and what I am capable of doing.
“I really feel extremely proud, fulfilled. Of course the journey continues to be not over. I really feel, if I’m profitable slams, why even take into consideration ending the profession that already has been happening for 20 years?”
He additionally revealed Wimbledon might be his solely grass-court look this summer time.
“I still feel motivated, I still feel inspired to play the best tennis at these tournaments the most. I look forward already to Wimbledon.
“The grass season is across the nook, so for me it should be solely Wimbledon within the plans. I’ll transfer to London fairly quickly after which prepare and prepare for one more Grand Slam.”
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Djokovic arrived in Paris and not using a title on clay this season.
His coach Goran Ivanisevic stated: “He has this software in his head that he can switch when a Grand Slam comes.
“Grand Slam is a unique sport evaluating to different tournaments. The day we arrived right here, he was higher, he was extra motivated, he was extra hungry.”
In January, Djokovic received the Australian Open to equal Nadal’s Grand Slam report, a yr after the Serbian was deported from the nation over his COVID vaccination standing.
The tennis star has refused to have the coronavirus vaccine.
Source: information.sky.com”