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June 11 (Reuters) – Here are the reactions to Novak Djokovic winning a record 23rd men’s Grand Slam title by defeating Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday.
The Serbian defeated Norway’s Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5 in the final to surpass Rafa Nadal’s haul of 22 Grand Slam titles and become the first man to win all four majors at least three times.
THOMAS BACH, PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
Chapeau Novak, the Grand Slam record holder during the “triumvirate” times with Roger (Federer) and Rafael (Nadal), makes you unique. See you on this field next year at the Olympics.
RAFA NADAL, 14-TIME FRENCH OPEN WINNER
Congratulations on this amazing achievement… 23 is a number that was unthinkable just a few years ago and you made it! Enjoy it with your family and team!
AMERICAN TENNIS GREAT BILLIE JEAN KING
Congratulations to Djokovic, men’s singles title for the third time. He now has a record 23 Grand Slam singles wins.
AUSTRALIAN TENNIS GREAT ROD LAVER
Congratulations on winning 23 Majors… and cementing your legacy with another commanding performance at Roland Garros. Your skill and unwavering mental strength on all surfaces is amazing.
TWICE GRAND SLAM WINNER VICTORIA AZARENKA
Unreal Djokovic. The greatest mental strength of an athlete ever.
Compiled by Tommy Lund in Gdansk Editing by Toby Davis
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