Novak Djokovic and Casper Ruud
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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic will face Kasper Ruud of Norway in the final of the French Open. Djokovic will win this match and become Grand Slam champion for the 23rd time. If 36-year-old Djokovic wins this title, he will win the most singles Grand Slam titles and in this case will leave behind Spanish player Rafael Nadal (22 Grand Slams).
Football giants came to watch the match
Football legends also turned up to watch the final match between Djokovic and Ruud. French star player Kylian Embappé appeared at the stadium. At the same time, Swedish football legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic has also arrived to watch the match. Both players have played at club level for Paris Saint-Germain in France. Mbappé and Ibrahimovic shook hands. Ibrahimovic has recently retired from football. Apart from these two players, Oliver Giraud of France also appeared.
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Djokovic’s journey to the final
- Kovacevic was defeated 6–3, 6–2, 7–6 in the first round.
- Defeated Fuksovics 7-6, 6-0, 6-3 in the second round.
- Defeated Fokina 7-6, 7-6, 6-2 in the third round.
- Defeated Varilas 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the fourth round.
- Defeated Khachanov 4-6, 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals
- Defeated Alcarez 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in the semi-finals
Rudd’s journey to the final
- In the first round, Yamer was defeated 6–4, 6–3, 6–2.
- Defeated Zepieri 6-3, 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 in the second round.
- In the third round, Zhang was defeated 4–6, 6–4, 6–1, 6–4.
- Defeated Jerry 7-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the fourth round.
- Defeated Rune 6–1, 6–2, 3–6, 6–3 in the quarterfinals.
- Defeated Zverev 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 in the semi-finals.