“All my congratulations on this incredible achievement, Novak Djokovic,” Nadal, with whom the Serb was tied on 22 so far, wrote on Twitter.
“23 is a number that seemed impossible to achieve a few years ago, and you’ve achieved it!” added the Spaniard, who this year was unable to defend his title at Roland Garros due to an injury that will keep him out for the rest of the season. season.
Many congratulations on this amazing achievement @DjokerNole
23 is a number that just a few years back was impossible to think about, and you made it!
Enjoy it with your family and team! 👏🏻— Rafael Nadal (@RafaelNadal)
June 11, 2023
Other stars congratulated the Serbian tennis player after his 23rd Grand Slam:
Iga Swiatek (World No.1 and winner of Roland Garros 2023, on Twitter): “Congratulations @DjokerNole”.
Nikola Jokic (Serbian Denver Nuggets star, NBA finalist, on Instagram): “Goat” (“Greatest of all time”, “the best of all time”).
Billie Jean King (former World No.1, 12 Grand Slam titles, on Twitter): “Congratulations @DjokerNole on winning Roland Garros for the third time. You now hold a record 23 Grand Slam titles.”
Carlos Alcaraz (winner of the US Open 2022, on Instagram): “All my congratulations for this title and this new record @DjokerNole”.
Andy Roddick (former world number 1 and 2003 US Open winner): “Hard to argue with figures against the fact that @DjokerNole is the best! If they have a contrary argument it’s because it’s based on feelings and not results. Congratulations on turning 23! It’s crazy to even think it’s possible!”
Tough to make any numbers based argument against @DjokerNole being the best! If you’re making an argument against, it’s likely based on feelings and not record. Congrats on 23! Crazy to even think that’s possible
—andyroddick (@andyroddick)
June 11, 2023