'Disrespectful': Novak Djokovic refutes on the 'Greatest' comment post French Open win

Why you're reading this: vak Djokovic created history on Sunday after beating Casper Ruud in final of French Open 2023 at Roland Garros.  vak displayed his class in whole game winning first three sets, 36-year-old defeated rweigan in 3 hours 13 minutes to win French Open Crown. He gave a long speech in which he thanked professional footballers like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud and  o Hernandez, who were present to witness Serbian winning record-breaking title.

3 things you need to kw

• vak Djokovic beats Rafal Nadal's tie record of most Grand Slams title
• Djokovic has w matched Serena Williams' total of 23 grand slams. 
• Djokovic is one win away from equaling Margaret Court's all-time record of 24.

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What did Djopkovic say when asked about being greatest? 

"I don't want to say I'm best in history because it would be disrespectful to ors," re have been players from or eras. I'm t one who has to say that. he told BBC.

vak Djokovic ackwledges that winning Roland Garros title elevates him above Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer as greatest player in tennis history. He does t, however, directly compare himself to his competitors because he believes it would be disrespectful. Djokovic recognises that exceptional players have existed in previous eras and believes it is t his place to proclaim himself best.

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Djokovic emphasises importance of "Grand Slam" titles and number of weeks spent as world's top-ranked player when evaluating tennis history. He boasts that he has set records in both categories. Despite his accomplishments, Djokovic is looking forward to future and is motivated by prospect of winning more major tournaments. He has plans to retire as long as he continues to perform well.

vak Djokovic broke Rafael Nadal's record with his 23rd title and expressed gratitude for accomplishment. Given Nadal's dominance on clay courts, he finds it incredible to be ahead of him. He ackwledged Nadal and Federer's influence on his career. He credited m with motivating him to improve and ackwledged influence y have had on his development over last 15 years.