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A lot at stake in the final – For Djokovic it’s all about, for Ruud it’s about the premiere – Sport


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In the men’s final at the French Open between Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud, history will be made on Sunday – one way or another.

Legend:

«The Sky is the Limit»

Novak Djokovic can create something unique in Paris.

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After the “anticipated final” on Friday between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, the real French Open final for men is on the program 2 days later. And this offers a no less exciting starting point. Because for both finalists, this game is about a lot. Casper Ruud could celebrate his 1st triumph in his 3rd Grand Slam final. For Djokovic there is a lot more at stake in his 34th final with 70 Grand Slam participations (!).

The question about the GOAT

The Serb would surpass both of his great rivals – Rafael Nadal (22 titles) and Roger Federer (20) – for the first time with his 23rd win in one of the 4 most important tournaments of the year. And it’s quite possible that he will remain number 1 in this category for a long time (or forever?). Because Federer ended his career last fall and Nadal’s sporting future is highly uncertain after hip surgery.

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We will show you the full length of the men’s final in Roland Garros between Novak Djokovic (SRB) and Casper Ruud (NOR) on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. on the SRF Sport App.

Regardless, there is more at stake for Djokovic (ATP 2) against Ruud (ATP 4) on Sunday. Here is a small selection:

If Djokovic emerges victorious at the 2023 French Open then…

  • … he will be Alcaraz again on Monday Number 1 in the world detach.
  • … he has to 3. Mal after 2016 and 2021 the rare Double Melbourne/Paris won.
  • … he has as only player at all each of the four Grand Slam tournaments at least triumphed three times.
  • … he has 6 of the last 10 Grand Slam tournaments decided for themselves.
  • … this would be the one for him 22nd Grand Slam triumph since 2011 (for comparison: Nadal 13, Federer 4).
  • … he would go with 94 tournament wins draw level with Ivan Lendl and would only be behind Federer (103) and Jimmy Connors (109).

Should Djokovic win his 23rd Grand Slam title, this might be the decisive argument in the GOAT discussion about the best tennis player of all time. After all, the 36-year-old already holds the record for most weeks at number 1 in the world rankings and with 6 titles at the ATP Finals, the Serb ex-aequo with Federer is also number 1 in that division. Actually, Djokovic is only lagging behind his two big rivals behind at the Olympic Games, where only individual bronze was recorded in 2008.

For Novak, it’s about being the best of all time. He’s aiming for his 23rd Grand Slam triumph, I’m aiming for my first. That’s a big difference.

We summarize: There is a lot at stake for Djokovic. By a lot. But that also applies to his opponent in the final. Albeit in slightly different dimensions.

After the French Open 2022 and the US Open 2022, Ruud is in a Grand Slam final for the 3rd time. He lost the first two finals against Nadal (Paris) and Alcaraz (New York). The task for the Norwegian will not be easier this year. And the head-to-head clearly speaks against the 24-year-old from Oslo. Against Djokovic he has not yet won a set in 4 duels – twice on clay. Most recently, Ruud lost in the final of the ATP Finals 5: 7, 3: 6.

“Last year it was Rafa, now it’s Novak. How should I say? They are 2 of the best of all time », Ruud looked ahead to the duel. “For Novak, it’s about being the best of all time. He’s aiming for his 23rd Grand Slam triumph, I’m aiming for my first. That’s a big difference.”

2023-06-10 17:09:00
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