Roger
Federer expressed his joy for Novak Djokovic after he secured his 23rd Grand
Slam title at Roland Garros.
Djokovic's
victory in the 2023 French Open extended the record for the most Grand Slam
titles won by a male tennis player, surpassing Rafael Nadal's 22 titles.
Federer, who is currently third on the list with 20 Grand Slam titles, shared
his thoughts on Djokovic's latest achievement.
“I thought
what Novak did was incredible ,” Federer said.
“It’s great
for tennis, great for sports, when tennis writes its own history. It keeps on
adding to it like we’ve seen with Serena Williams, Rafa, myself, and now with
Novak – it’s a great time for tennis to be honest. To be a fan as well but also
a player.”
The Swiss former
tennis player recalled that Pete Sampras' record of 14 Grand Slam titles seemed
impossible to surpass in the past, but the Big Three (Federer, Nadal, and
Djokovic) have now surpassed that number:
“I remember
when I came on tour and Pete Sampras had reached 14 [Grand Slams] we thought,
‘okay that one is going to stay forever.’ Then I went to 15, then we pushed
each other to 20, I don’t remember who was first, then Rafa pushed it to 22 I
believe and now Novak pushed it to 23 and it looks like he’s going to keep on
doing that for a long time still to come which is great and I wish him all the
best. He’s not the youngest anymore, he looks young but its not easy. I thought
it was an amazing victory and I couldn’t have been more happy for him to be
honest.”
Federer
commented on the future of former world No. 1 Andy Murray, who is preparing for
Wimbledon: “Andy is a special man,” he said.
“I’m very
happy he’s still able to play you know, he loves it, he truly loves it. I think
with all these complications he’s had with his hip it’s amazing to see that
he’s still going. What he’s going through is incredible,” 20-time Grand Slam champion
added.
“Funnily
enough he just won a challenger in Surbiton last week – he played that the same
week Novak got to this incredible record of 23 slams so he deserves so much
respect. I hope he’s going to win many many rounds at Wimbledon in a couple of
weeks,” he concluded.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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