Immediately after Novak Djokovic won the French Open to break the record for the most Grand Slam titles in men’s singles history with his 23rd major title, his longtime rival and friend Rafael Nadal tweeted out a congratulatory message.
Nadal and Djokovic were tied for the record ahead of this year’s French Open with 22 major titles each. At last year’s French Open, the two players competed against each other in a semifinal match, with Nadal winning.
“Many congrats on this amazing achievement @DjokerNole,” Nadal wrote. “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!”
