The poster promises some nice surprises. After beating a weakened Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals, Serbian Novak Djokovic is looking for a 23rd Grand Slam title this Sunday, June 11. But the former world number one will have to get rid of a tough opponent: the Norwegian Casper Ruud. The world number 4 proved his great form at the moment by beating Germany’s Alexander Zverev in three sets in the semi-final. The 24-year-old, already a finalist last year at Roland-Garros, is seeking his first Grand Slam title.
The main information:
– The final starts at 3 p.m.
– Novak Djokovic is looking for a 23rd Grand Slam title
– The Serb is currently tied with Rafael Nadal, absent during this edition
– Casper Ruud plays his second final at Roland-Garros, after 2022
What a comeback from the “Djoker”, 4-4
Novak Djokovic came back to score against Casper Ruud, more tense than at the start of the match. 4-4. The Norwegian showed the first signs of feverishness which the Serb took advantage of.
4-1 for the Norwegian
After 32 minutes of play, Casper Ruud is currently leading the dance against “Djoker”, 4-1. But nothing is over for the man with 22 Grand Slam titles, who is known for his steely mind.
Beginning of the match, Casper Ruud breaks from the start!
The two players are already not giving each other any gifts. While Casper Ruud won his first service game quite easily, Novak Djokovic’s service game is already more complicated to conclude. The Norwegian finally managed to break the former world number one from the start, 2-0.
The final scheduled not before 3 p.m.
The two players should return to the field after the performance of the Divertimento orchestra on center court, around 2:55 p.m. The match should therefore logically not start before 3 p.m.
#Roland Garros | FINAL DAY
Novak Djokovic challenges Casper Ruud to try to get his 23rd Grand Slam: see you from 2:30 p.m. on @France2tv and on our site.
— francetvsport (@francetvsport) June 11, 2023