SAN FRANCISCO, June 05, (THEWILL) – Serbia’s Novak Djokovic captured a first French Open, at the 12th time of asking, on Sunday to become just the third man in history to hold all four Grand Slam titles at the same time.
The world number one defeated Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to claim a 12th career major and join Don Budge in 1938 and Rod Laver, in 1962 and 1969, as the only players to simultaneously possess the French Open, Australian Open, US Open and Wimbledon trophies.
“It’s a very special moment, the biggest of my career,” said Djokovic
“I felt today something that I never felt before at Roland Garros, I felt the love of the crowd.
“I drew the heart on the court, like Guga who gave me permission to do. My heart will always be with you on this court.”
Djokovic has now stretched his winning record over 29-year-old Murray to 24-10 overall and 8-2 in Grand Slams.
Story by David Oputah
