Rafael Nadal hails Novak Djokovic’s ‘amazing achievement’ of 23rd Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic French Open

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic raises his trophy as he celebrates his victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud during their men’s singles final match on day fifteen of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 11, 2023. (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP)

Rafael Nadal hailed Novak Djokovic’s “amazing achievement” in winning a record 23rd men’s Grand Slam title on Sunday.

“Many congrats on this amazing achievement @DjokerNole. 23 is a number that just a few years back was impossible to think about, and you made it Enjoy it with your family and team!” tweeted Nadal, who had been level on 22 majors with Djokovic.

Djokovic defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets for a third French Open title to break the all-time record.

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