Novak Djokovic rewrote tennis history at this year’s Roland Garros, where he won the 23rd Grand Slam title of his career after defeating Casper Ruud in three sets, 7-6(1), 6-3, 7-5.

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Novak Djokovic, having honored the participation of Yannick Noah in the final, defeated Kasper Ruud

Ranked No. 3 in the ATP rankings before Roland Garros, Novak Djokovic managed to win his third title in Paris, the 23rd of his career.

The former ATP leader became the first player to achieve at least 3 successes in every Grand Slam tournament, a unique achievement in tennis.

After the debate in which he defeated Casper Ruud, Nohle drew smiles in the Philippe Chatrier arena by saying that he was still looking for a French teacher.

“I’m going to start speaking French. Thank you all for the special atmosphere you have created. This is a special moment in my career and I’m glad you’re with me. I am happy to have achieved so many Grand Slam titles won.

This tournament has always been very important to me, it is very difficult to win. I have a lot of emotions right now, I’m very happy that it happened here to win my 23rd trophy. You know, I’m still looking for a French teacher.”

Djokovic also had kind words for his opponent in the Paris final, but he stressed that Yannick Noah’s presence also pleased and honored him.

“Kasper, thank you, you are one of the best people on the circuit, and I don’t just mean your game. You are a great person on and off the field. I think it is very important to talk about moral values ​​today, I have a lot of respect for you and your team.

Sorry about today’s result, but you’ve had a great few years here, you’re going to win here. This speaks to the quality of your game. I want you to win everything except when you play me. If I lose early in a Grand Slam, that’s fine, you can win (laughs).

It is a great honor to have Yannick Noah with us. I was young when you retired from tennis, but I always admired your game. You brought new energy to the field and off it, positive to people.”

And last but not least, Novak Djokovic thanked his staff for another trophy won.

“Thank you to all my team, my family, I don’t even know what to say, you have been with me through a lot of turbulence. Thank you for putting up with me. I tormented you behind closed doors, so thank you for always being there for me.

Many thanks also to Amelie Moresmo, this is a very well organized tournament. Every player wants to be here and win this trophy. It is an honor for me to win three times here.

i talk a lot Here are my children, I have always tried to pass on the best values ​​to them, I hope they will be inspired by these moments. I want to convey a message to all the youth. I was 7 years old and I wanted to be number 1 in the world.

These were extraordinary achievements. I had the power to create my own destiny, I believed in what I could do. Fight and believe, create your future.

I’m starting to like talking to you. Thanks to all the football players in the stands who came to see us, Mbappe, Ibrahimovic, Tom Brady, Giroud, so we didn’t miss anyone. Thank you! See you next year!” Novak Djokovic concluded.