Clay court king Rafael Nadal congratulated Novak Djokovic on his sole Grand Slam record immediately after his triumph at the French Open.
“Congratulations on this great achievement,” Nadal wrote on Twitter: “23 is a number that was unthinkable a few years ago and you made it! Enjoy with your family and team!”
Djokovic overtook his Spanish rival on the all-time list of Grand Slam winners by beating Norwegian Casper Ruud 7-6 (7-1), 6-3, 7-5 in the final on Sunday and is now 23rd. Major title won. Nadal, who wants to retire in 2024, missed the highlight of the clay court season due to a hip flexor injury.