2023-06-10 19:51:00
With the 23rd Grand Slam title, the Serb would distance Rafael Nadal by one win and become the sole record holder and also replace Carlos Alcaraz as number one in men’s tennis. On paper, he is the clear favorite in the French Open final once morest Casper Ruud, even if he performed very confidently in his semifinals once morest German Alexander Zverev.
In four games, Djokovic, who was successful once morest cramp-stricken Alcaraz in the semifinals, has not yet lost a set once morest Norway, fourth in the world rankings. The Scandinavian Ruud, twice a tournament winner in Geneva and Gstaad, is rock solid, tactically very clever, but doesn’t have a shot with which he can really embarrass the best. In addition, the task on Sunday (not before 3 p.m. / live Servus TV) is almost superhuman.
“It will be tough once morest Novak”
Last year Ruud had no chance in the final once morest Rafael Nadal in his 14th title in Roland Garros, now Djokovic is hardly the easier opponent. “I didn’t really think I’d be in the final once more,” admitted the Norwegian. “It’s going to be tough once morest Novak. Two of the toughest players in history and I’ll be the underdog once more.”
He’ll try to relax and enjoy it. “I know Novak is trying to be the greatest. I’ll do my best. He’s aiming for the 23rd Grand Slam and I’m aiming for my first, so there’s a big difference.”
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