French Open 2023 Men's Finals LIVE Score and Updates: Novak Djokovic Beats Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3, 7-5

He has done it.

The Serb has made history by becoming the first man to clinch 23 grand slam titles surpassing rival Rafael Nadal.

Djokovic got the better of Casper Ruud in straight sets 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 to win his third Roland Garros title.

Djokovic manages to break Ruud to love.

The Serbian is one game away from his 23rd title and will serve for the same.

Third set, Djokovic (2) 7-6, 6-3, 6-5 (0) Ruud

Djokovic started off with an ace and held the game to make to 5-5.

Neither star seems to be blinking in the third set of the game.

Another service game and another hold in the third set for the Norwegian.

Ruud ahead by a game in the ongoing set at 5-4.

Third set, Djokovic (2) 7-6, 6-3, 4-5 (0) Ruud

Djokovic surrenders the first two points of his service game, but comes back strong after some fortunate advancements.

Third set tied at 4-all.

No let up from Ruud who saves his service game yet again.

The Norwegian claims game 7 with a brilliant display of serve.

Third set, Djokovic (2) 7-6, 6-3, 3-4 (0) Ruud

Djokovic holds serve to tie up the third set with three games apiece.

No breaks yet in the ongoing set. Will that change in the next game as Ruud serves?

Djokovic (2) 7-6, 6-3, 3-3 (0) Ruud

The Norwegian is pushing himself to the limit as he comes up with a scorcher of a forehand to stay alive in the game and serves out with an ace to claim the fifth game of the set.

Third set, Djokovic (2) 7-6, 6-3, 2-3 (0) Ruud

Djokovic holds to make it all even in the third set again.

The Serb shows his strong serving ability to clinch the fourth game and make this level, yet again.

Ruud saves his service game from breakpoint as he takes the game to deuce before Nole hits the net to grant the Norwegian the win.

Ruud up by a game in set 3.

Third set, Djokovic (2) 7-6, 6-3, 1-2 (0) Ruud

Djokovic restores parity in the third set.

The Serbian levels things up as he makes the third set 1-1 with a hold.

Ruud opens third set with a hold.

In a must-win set for him to remain in contention for the glittery trophy, the Norwegian starts off well.

Third set, Djokovic (2) 7-6, 6-3, 0-1 (0) Ruud

Djokovic is two sets to the good in the final.

The Serbian closes out second set 6-3 as he inches closer to history.

Ruud manages to keep the second set alive as he holds serve after going to advantage.

Djokovic has two break points, but Ruud clawed back in.

Djokovic (1) 7-6, 5-3 (0) Ruud

The Serbian holds his serve and is just a game away from taking the second set and a two-set lead in the encounter.

Djokovic (1) 7-6, 5-2 (0) Ruud

Ruud manages to cut the second set deficit to 2 games with another hold off his serve.

He closes the game out from 40-15.

Djokovic goes three up again with a service hold.

All he needs to do is to hold two more of his service games this set and will take the second set irrespective of Ruud’s service games.

Second set, Djokovic (1) 7-6, 4-1 (0) Ruud

Ruud pulls one back on serve.

The Norwegian opens his account in the second set of the final.

Djokovic (1) 7-6, 3-1 (0) Ruud

The Serbian holds his service game to go 3 games to the good in the second set.

Djokovic shows his class as he wins the game from 40-15 up to surge ahead.

Second set, Djokovic (1) 7-6, 3-0 (0) Ruud

Djokovic breaks!

Another long game as Nole takes the serve off Ruud after pushing the game to deuce.

Djokovic is two games to the good in the second set.