"It's a great achievement" - Djokovic after winning 70th match at Roland Garros

Novak Djokovic tied Roger Federer's 2nd place in all-time wins at the Roland Garros when the Serbian defeated Ricardas Berankis for his 70th win in Paris.

The first-seeded Serbian is showing a great level of tennis this year in Paris. Djokovic lost only 10 games in total so far and he's showing that he wants to win his 2nd title at the Roland Garros. Now, he has also tied Roger Federer in an all-time most wins rankings with his 70th win in 84 matches. There's only one more player to beat for Djokovic, however, it is Rafael Nadal who triumphed in 95 out of 97 matches played.

“Of course, winning that many matches on each Slam is a great achievement, and of course it makes me proud, makes me happy,” Djokovic said. “I always aim to play my best tennis in Grand Slams. I think Federer, Nadal, the biggest players in the last 10, 15 years, aim to always play their best in Slams.

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“Over the two weeks it takes a lot of energy and effort to invest into winning a Grand Slam. Obviously, those records are great. I mean, they don't… determine my day in terms of how I feel on the court, if I broke the record for most matches won on slam or not, but of course it's nice to hear.

"It's kind of a confirmation for me that I have been able to play my best tennis throughout my career on the biggest tournaments."

“It's always dangerous facing opponents you never face before,” Djokovic said. “On the big stadium they can really relax and play their best tennis of their lives or it can go a different way. I have to be alert and prepare myself well.”