Roland-Garros 2023 in pictures: 'I didn't think about being the greatest', bizarre Novak Djokovic claim undone by detail in jacket
Djoker stands alone in men's titles
Just as he did to Melbourne Park for the Australian Open final in January, Novak Djokovic came prepared to the Court Philippe Chatrier for the Roland-Garros final against Casper Ruud.
After winning his 23rd Grand Slam, Djoker pulled out a red jacket emblazoned with 23 - the now-record number of Grand Slam titles the Serbian has won.
"I don't want to say that I am the greatest because I feel it's disrespectful towards all the great champions in different eras of our sport that was played in a completely different way than it is played today."
He is now the most successful man in the history of the sport, and is now equal with Serena Williams for the overall record.
The cliche kiss
"Those two guys were occupying my mind for the last 15 years quite a lot," he said of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. "So it's amazing to know that I'm one ahead.
The Djokovic family
"I leave those kind of discussions of who is the greatest to someone else. I have, of course, huge faith and confidence and belief in myself and for everything that I am and who I am and what I am capable of doing.
While he may not want to say he's the greatest, he certainly enjoys reminding the world how successful he is. A closer look at his 23 jacket reveals it's made of the Lacoste crocodile logos.
'The journey is still not over'
Djokovic won his first title at the Australian Open way back in 2008. And he's not done yet.
"I feel incredibly proud, fulfilled. Of course the journey is still not over. I feel, if I'm winning slams, why even think about ending the career that already has been going on for 20 years?"
The final point
"I still feel motivated, I still feel inspired to play the best tennis at these tournaments the most. I look forward already to Wimbledon."
The third slam of the year at the All-England Club begins in just three weeks on July 3.
Straight sets
Casper Ruud was never really in the fight against Novak Djokovic.
In humid and overcast conditions, it took the Serbian a little while to get dialled in, but once he did, Ruud never got another look in.
Swiatek can't keep a lid on celebrations
In winning her third Roland-Garros title and second in successive years, Iga Swiatek was unable to keep a lid on her celebrations, or apparently the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup.
After she was presented the trophy, Swiatek raised the trophy and then watched helplessly as the lid flew off and onto the clay below.
Swiatek gets outside help
Swiatek was standing on a significantly raised platform, and had to enlist the help of French tennis federation president Gilles Moretton to fetch the lid below.
She then left it on the platform and celebrated again.
The trophy survived
In her press conference, Swiatek chuckled, but confirmed the lid had survived.
"Yeah, I'm sorry for that".
"I honestly thought I was holding it with my fingers. All these emotions must have caused that.
"I don't mean to be disrespectful. I'm glad the Suzanne-Lenglen trophy is fine, hopefully I get a chance to hold it again in future years."
Muchova in full flight
Karolina Muchova took it to Swiatek, and was the only one all tournament to take a set off the World No.1.
