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LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic has Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles and a 24th major in his sights as he closes in on a first calendar Grand Slam in 54 years. *Novak Djokovic. (AFP)* Fresh from breaking out of a tie with Rafael Nadal for 23 Slams at the French Open, the 36-year-old...

LONDON (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title against Argentina's Pedro Cachin, with a potential rematch of last year's final against Nick Kyrgios looming in the quarterfinals. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns to US player Frances Tiafoe during...

BERLIN (AFP) -- Roger Federer described Novak Djokovic's record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title achievement as "unbelievable" on Wednesday, June 21, but avoided anointing his old rival as the greatest player of all time. *20-time Grand Slam holder Roger Federer. (AFP)* "I think what Novak has done is...

PARIS (AFP) -- French Open runner-up Casper Ruud tipped Novak Djokovic to break the all-time record for Grand Slam titles after the Serb claimed his 23rd major on Sunday, June 11, by winning at Roland Garros for the third time. *Winner Serbia's Novak Djokovic (Left) and Norway's Casper Ruud pose...

PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic insists it is "disrespectful" to hail him as the greatest player of all time after clinching a record-breaking 23rd men's Grand Slam title on Sunday, June 11. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic kisses his trophy as he celebrates his victory over Norway's Casper Ruud during their...

PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic created "incredible" history on Sunday, June 11, when he captured a record-breaking 23rd men's Grand Slam title, reinforcing his case to be crowned the greatest player of all time. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic poses with his trophy as he celebrates his victory over Norway's...

PARIS (AFP)—Novak Djokovic admits "history is hovering" over him as he takes on Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday with a men's record 23rd Grand Slam title tantalizingly close. *Novak Djokovic seeks a record 23rd Grand Slam title. (File Photo/AFP) * The 36-year-old Serb can set...

PARIS (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz said "every part of his body cramped" and that facing a "legend" like Novak Djokovic caused the tension which ended his French Open hopes in a dramatic semifinal  on Friday, June 9. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is treated by a medical staff as he plays against...

PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic backed Carlos Alcaraz to win the French Open "multiple times" after the young Spaniard suffered severe cramps which derailed his title hopes on Friday, June 9, in a semifinal loss to the 22-time Grand Slam champion. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic (Left) comforts Spain's...

PARIS (AFP) --  Novak Djokovic reached his seventh French Open final in dramatic circumstances on Friday, June 9, when world number one Carlos Alcaraz suffered "whole body" cramping and tension which torpedoed his challenge. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic (Right) shakes hands with Spain's Carlos...

PARIS (AFP) -- Having battled through 59 encounters with Rafael Nadal over 16 years of epic rivalry, Novak Djokovic faces the Spanish legend's heir apparent Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open in a match laced with era-defining potential. *Veteran Novak Djokovic will face Spanish superstar Carlos...

PARIS (AFP) --  Carlos Alcaraz will play Novak Djokovic in a blockbuster French Open semi-final after the Spanish world number one beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-2, 6-1, 7-6 (7/5) on Tuesday, June 6. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia plays a forehand return to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas during their...