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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...

PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic swept into the French Open quarterfinals for the 14th straight year on Sunday, June 4, as world number one Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Lorenzo Musetti to stay on a collision course with the 22-time Grand Slam champion. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his victory...

PARIS (AFP)--Novak Djokovic battled into the French Open fourth round for a 14th consecutive year on Friday as Carlos Alcaraz also progressed, after women's third seed Jessica Pegula and men's seventh-ranked Andrey Rublev were dumped out of the tournament. *Spain's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia plays a...

PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday, May 31, with a straight-sets win over Márton Fucsovics. *Serbia's Novak Djokovic (right) greets Hungary's Márton Fucsovics after...

PARIS (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic brushed aside the furore surrounding his recent comments about clashes in Kosovo by easing into the French Open third round on Wednesday, May 31, then saying they reflected what he "stands for". *Serbia's Novak Djokovic speaks during a press conference on day four of...

PARIS (AFP) --  Novak Djokovic courted controversy when he wrote "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence" on a camera at the French Open after clashes flared in northern Kosovo amid ethnic tensions on Monday, May 29. *Novak Djokovic in midst of controversy after he wrote "Kosovo is the...