French Open 2023 Final Preview: Djokovic Seeks Record-Extending 23rd Grand Slam Title Against Ruud

Novak Djokovic will look to win a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam singles title when he faces Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday.

Djokovic, the top-seeded Serb, has been in dominant form at Roland Garros, dropping just one set en route to the final. He defeated Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in the semifinals on Friday.

Ruud, the fourth-seeded Norwegian, is playing in his first Grand Slam final. He reached the semifinals in Paris last year, where he lost to Rafael Nadal.


Djokovic leads the head-to-head series between the two players 4-0. The most recent meeting came in the final of the 2022 ATP Finals, which Djokovic won in straight sets.

Djokovic is the favorite to win the match, but Ruud will be a tough opponent. The Norwegian is a strong baseliner who likes to dictate points with his forehand. He will need to be at his best if he wants to upset Djokovic and win his first Grand Slam title.

Djokovic is chasing history in Paris. He is tied with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer for the most Grand Slam singles titles in history. A win on Sunday would give him sole possession of the record.

Ruud is also looking to make history. He would be the first Norwegian man to win a Grand Slam singles title.

The match is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday.

FAQs

Q1:Can I watch French Open final online?
If you're in the U.S. you have a couple of options to watch an Alcaraz vs Djokovic live stream at the French Open. Viewers can tune in on the Tennis Channel, as well as Peacock.

Q2:How many Grand Slams does Djokovic have?
Djokovic has won 93 ATP singles titles, including a joint-record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles (tied with Rafael Nadal), six ATP Finals titles, and a record 38 ATP Masters titles.