 "Novak Djokovic pips Andy Murray, wins French Open")
Serbia's Novak Djokovic defeated Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the French Open at Roland Garros to win his 13th Grand slam. With this victory, Djokovic won his maiden Roland Garros crown and also completed his career Grand slam dream.
Coming from a set down, the Serb won back-to-back three sets to oust Murray from the title hunt. He won 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. The world number one etched his name in the history books by becoming the first man since 1969 to hold all four grand slams concurrently.
After a rather sluggish start, Djokovic came back with all guns blazing, only to destroy Murray's hopes of becoming the first player from Britain to win the French Open since 1935.
Djokovic, battled the weather and an adamant opponent, to make his way to the summit. Earlier, 22-year old sensation Garbiñe Muguruza had stunned Serena Williams to win the crown in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4.
Coming from a set down, the Serb won back-to-back three sets to oust Murray from the title hunt. He won 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. The world number one etched his name in the history books by becoming the first man since 1969 to hold all four grand slams concurrently.
After a rather sluggish start, Djokovic came back with all guns blazing, only to destroy Murray's hopes of becoming the first player from Britain to win the French Open since 1935.
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A lot was at stake for Murray, who was not only gunning for glory but also looking to shut down his critics. On the contrary, for Djokovic, the French Open was the only silverware missing from his trophy cabinet and the weather gods made it even more difficult for him to lay his hands on it .
Djokovic, battled the weather and an adamant opponent, to make his way to the summit. Earlier, 22-year old sensation Garbiñe Muguruza had stunned Serena Williams to win the crown in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4.