Standout stats: Djokovic breaks all-time men's Grand Slam record

Novak Djokovic’s stunning triumph at 2023 Roland Garros earned him another slice of history, reignited the GOAT debate and saw him equal Serena Williams in second place for the most Grand Slam titles in the sport’s history.

Here’s a snapshot of the Serb’s standout numbers after another remarkable fortnight: 

1 – Djokovic returned to world No. 1 on Monday 12 June, beginning a record 388th week on top of the world.

3 – In defeating Casper Ruud 7-6(1) 6-3 7-5, Djokovic won both his 3rd Roland Garros title and achieved the Australian Open-Roland Garros double in the same year for a 3rd time, having also won the first two Grand Slams of the year in 2016 and 2021. He is the only man in history to win each Grand Slam title 3 times.

6 – Djokovic becomes the 6th man to win 3 or more Roland Garros titles, along with Rafael Nadal (14), Bjorn Borg (6), Gustavo Kuerten (3), Ivan Lendl (3) and Mats Wilander (3).

11 – Djokovic has yet to drop a set against 2023 Roland Garros runner-up Ruud, winning all 11 sets across the five matches they have played.

17 – Djokovic and Rafael Nadal continue their Grand Slam duopoly, having between them won 17 of the last 20 Grand Slam titles available (Djokovic has won 11 Grand Slams, and Nadal six since 2018 Roland Garros)

21 – Djokovic is on a 21-match winning streak at the Grand Slams dating back to 2022 Wimbledon (having not contested the 2022 US Open).

23 – Djokovic claimed the all-time record for most Grand Slam men’s singles titles and tied Serena Williams on 23 in the sport overall. The pair trail only Margaret Court (24 Grand Slams).

36 – Aged 36 years 20 days, Djokovic becomes the oldest men’s singles champion at Roland Garros in the tournament’s history, eclipsing last year’s winner Nadal, who was 36 years and 2 days.

92 – Djokovic has a 92-16 win-loss record at Roland Garros, second only to Nadal (112).

94 – Djokovic is now level with Ivan Lendl in third place for the most career titles with 94, behind only Jimmy Connors (109) and Roger Federer (103).

2,300,000 – The winner’s cheque (in Euros), and Djokovic’s share of a total pool of EUR 49.6m, distributed throughout the men’s, women’s, singles, doubles, wheelchair and quad events.

2023 Roland Garros was about plenty more than just the professional event though - catch up on the storylines from the thrilling junior and wheelchair tennis competitions here