“Everything You Need To Know About Watching the French Open 2023 Men’s Final Live”

Novak Djokovic Aims to Make History in the French Open 2023

Making a Record in the Men’s Final

World No 1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic is set to beat the record for the most grand slam singles victories by a man, if he could win the championship match against Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday. Having already secured 22 major trophies, Djokovic could surpass Rafael Nadal’s record, who has won 22 times and currently shares the title with him. Roger Federer, with 20 titles, is also regarded as one of the best tennis players in the ATP rankings, though his retirement from the sport last year means he won’t participate in this year’s event.

On his way to this record-beating title, Djokovic will have to cross the path of Casper Ruud, who will be seeking his first slam success. This is Ruud’s third final in the past five Grand Slam tournaments, as he was the runner-up to Nadal in the French Open last year, and to Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open. Although Djokovic has a 4-0 head-to-head record against the Norwegian player, and has won all eight sets they have played against each other, their final match could bring plenty of excitement and generate interest from tennis fans all over the world.

Watching the French Open Final on TV

In the United Kingdom, Eurosport has the broadcasting rights for all the live action from Paris. This year, Eurosport broadcasted 273 live hours on Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2, which complement the digital platform on discovery+ and the Eurosport App, where every match was available to watch live throughout the event. Every qualifying, wheelchair, junior, and legends match was also available to watch live. Eurosport’s on-site presentation team includes Mats Wilander, Chris Evert, John McEnroe, Alex Corretja, Laura Robson, and Alizé Lim in Paris. World No 4 and 2022 finalist, Casper Ruud, also offered his insightful views. Tim Henman and Barbara Schett anchored the coverage from the mixed-reality Cube studio in London before presenting live from Paris from the semi-final stage of the tournament.

French Open 2023 Final Schedule and Prize Money

The French Open 2023 consists of various categories, including singles, doubles, wheelchair, and legends tournaments, and every match was live-streamed. The men’s final took place on Sunday, June 11, at 2:30 pm local time in Phillipe Chatrier. The total prize pool for the French Open 2023 is €49.6 million (£43.2 million), up 12.3% on 2022. The men’s and women’s singles champions will each take home €2.3 million (£2 million), while the finalists will earn €1.15 million (£1 million).

British Players Absent from the Main Draw

The absence of a confederacy of British players has been notable in the current Grand Slam tournament. Cameron Norrie’s tournament ended with a crushing third-round defeat to Lorenzo Musetti. Jack Draper, who retired from his first-round match against Tomas Etcheverry with a shoulder problem, and Dan Evans lost in the opening round, losing 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to Australia’s Thanasi Kokkinakis. On the women’s side, no British players featured in the main draw at a major, which is the first time since 2009.

Andy Murray’s Absence from the French Open

Former World No 1, Andy Murray, withdrew from this year’s French Open to prioritise the grass-court season in the build-up to Wimbledon. The 36-year-old’s clay court season has ended with a defeat by Stan Wawrinka at an ATP Challenger event in Bordeaux. However, Murray says he still feels like a world top 10 player.

Conclusion

Tennis fans witnessed another epic match as Novak Djokovic has emerged victorious in the French Open 2023 men’s final. Djokovic secured his 23rd Grand Slam victory title, breaking the previous record he shared with Rafael Nadal. As a result, he takes an outright lead in the all-time rankings among men. The tennis season continues with the remaining Grand Slam tournaments to come. This year’s French Open was one of the best spectacles sports lovers could have had the pleasure of viewing.