Novak Djokovic began his quest for his third Grand Slam singles title in the red dirt of Paris with a commanding victory at the French Open. The Serbian tennis ace secured a 6-3, 6-2, 7-6(1) triumph against the American player Aleksandar Kovacevic. In an impressive feat, Djokovic’s triumph helped him equal a record previously set by none other than the ‘Swiss Maestro’ Roger Federer.

Throughout his match, Djokovic showcased his exceptional determination and skill. With his finesse and precision, he dismantled his opponent and asserted his dominance in the first round of the French Open.

Novak Djokovic sets an incredible record as he gets close to breaking another record of Roger Federer

After taking his 65th Grand Slam first-round win in Grand Slam tournaments, he now shares the exclusive company of Roger Federer. The Swiss Maestro set the record at Wimbledon 2021. The achievement is bringing Djokovic ever closer to realizing his goal of outshining Federer’s reputation and solidifying his position in tennis history.

The tennis world was left in awe by Djokovic’s impressive win at the French Open and his tying of Federer’s first-round record. The journey towards overtaking Federer’s legacy is a riveting pursuit that Djokovic is drawing ever nearer to, exciting tennis lovers globally.

After his first round victory, OptaAce tweeted, “65 – Novak Djokovic is the second player in the Open Era to win 65 consecutive first-round matches at Grand Slam events (between Roland Garros 2006 and 2023), equalling Roger Federer (between Wimbledon 2003 and 2021). Streak. #RolandGarros.|@rolandgarros @atptour @ATPMediaInfo.”

It’s no secret that Djokovic greatly respects Roger Federer and dreams of exceeding the Swiss icon’s accomplishments. Throughout his time in the sport, Djokovic hasn’t kept quiet about his goal of scaling every peak that Federer has conquered, be it the Grand Slam title record or any other record.

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With the tying of Federer’s record for successive first-round victories, Djokovic hits a noteworthy milestone en route to fulfilling his quest.

Federer once criticized the Serb at an important match

In 2006, a clash between Federer and Djokovic during the Davis Cup created tension between the two tennis rivals. Djokovic, who was not yet well known on the tour, faced off against Stan Wawrinka in a pivotal five-set match. Federer had grown frustrated with Djokovic repeatedly calling his trainer for what he believed were exaggerated injuries. Federer openly expressed his skepticism, calling Djokovic a “joke” when it came to his injuries.

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In 2012, Federer clarified that any animosity between him and Djokovic had dissipated. He explained that his frustration stemmed from Djokovic’s trainer interruptions during the match against Wawrinka. Following a conversation in Madrid, their relationship improved, and they moved past the incident. What do you think about the rivalry between the Nole and the Swiss Maestro? Share your views and thoughts in your comments below.