"Biggest Federer fan but Novak Djokovic is the undisputed GOAT": Bouchard, Azarenka, Roddick, Wawrinka and Alcaraz all congratulate Djokovic on record breaking Grand Slam haul

Following his historic Grand Slam title win at the 2023 Roland Garros (French Open), Novak Djokovic has been lauded and congratulated by several members of the tennis community.

The Serbian won a record 23rd Grand Slam singles title on Sunday, the most by a male player in the Open Era. After his victory, members of the tennis community took to social media to congratulate the 36-year old.

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"I’m the biggest Roger fan but we all have to admit Novak is the undisputed goat. Insanely impressive," wrote Canadian tennis star Eugenie Bouchard.

"Legend!!! Congrats @djokernole on all you keep achieving and inspiring us to work harder each day,” wrote Bouchard's compatriot Denis Shapovalov.

Other tennis personalities also congratulated the Serbian, with many listing him among the all-time greats in sports.

"Whoever has seat at the goats table the last 40 years MJ, Brady in the house today, Serena, Steffi, Bolt, Phelps, Tiger, Gretzky, Rafa, Fed, Messi, Floyd, LBJ, Felix I am sure, there a lot more too, make a seat for Djoker,” said Brad Gilbert, former coach of Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick.

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"Is it thanks to Rafa and Roger that Novak could reach 23 GS or because of them that he won only 23 ?” wondered renown coach Patrick Mouratoglou.

"Unreal @DjokerNole. The greatest mental strength of any athlete ever seen," said Victoria Azarenka.

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I’m the biggest Roger fan but we all have to admit Novak is the undisputed goat. Insanely impressive.

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