PARIS, June 11, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Novak Djokovic beat Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday to win a record 23rd men's Grand Slam title. But Nadal, playing in his 20th Grand Slam final to Djokovic's 13th, grew stronger as the final wore on as he ended a four-match losing streak against his old rival. - 2016: defeated Andy Murray (GBR) 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 -Djokovic captured a first French Open and a 12th career major, joining Don Budge in 1938 and Rod Laver, in 1962 and 1969, as the only players to simultaneously possess the French Open, Australian Open, US Open and Wimbledon trophies. I didn't feel too much pressure, honestly," said Djokovic, one of only eight men to complete the career Grand Slam. - 2020: lost to Rafael Nadal (ESP) 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 -Nadal demolished Djokovic to win his 13th French Open and go level with Roger Federer on 20 majors.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha June 11, 2023 18:16 UTC