Novak Djokovic said he does not want to call himself the best and will let others make their case after winning the 2023 French Open by beating Casper Ruud at Roland Garros on Sunday.
Djokovic scripted another great moment in his career when he became the first man to win 23 Grand Slams, surpassing Rafael Nadal. The 36-year-old beat in 3 hours 13 minutes to see off Ruud in straight sets to claim the French Open crown.
Sunday’s victory moved Djokovic forward in terms of the biggest debate of all time, but the Serb said he did not want to be part of the talks. As quoted by the BBC, the 36-year-old said he was leaving the discussions to others and concentrating on writing his own history.
“I don’t want to participate in these discussions. I’m writing my own history,” said the 36-year-old Djokovic.
“I don’t want to say I’m the greatest. I leave those discussions to someone else.”
With his triumph at the French Open, Djokovic has now equaled Serena Williams’ 23 Grand Slams and is one away from equaling Margaret Court’s record of 24. The Serb is happy to be ahead of Nadal and Roger Federer. it’s a major honor on the men’s side of things, but he reiterated that he wants to write his own history.
The Serb said he felt he was a great champion of his generation and felt winning at Roland Garros was further confirmation of the quality of tennis he is still capable of producing.
“It’s amazing to know that I’m ahead of both of them at the Grand Slams, but at the same time everyone is writing their own history,” Djokovic said.
“I feel like every great champion of their generation has left a huge mark and legacy.
“I have tremendous faith, trust and belief in myself and all that I am, who I am and what I am capable of doing. This trophy is further confirmation of the quality of tennis I am still able to produce.”
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