The “King of Clay” Rafael Nadal has owned the French Open, triumphing a record 14 times at Roland Garros. But come the 2024 edition, Novak Djokovic could shock the tennis world by finally surpassing Nadal’s once-untouchable mark on the Parisian clay.
By winning what would be his third French Open title in 2024, Djokovic would set a new gold standard with 15 Grand Slam crowns at a single major, usurping Nadal’s territory.
It would be a monumental moment, with Nadal having never imagined anyone could exceed his Paris supremacy. Yet with Djokovic potentially on the brink of more history, Rafa’s fortress may face its toughest test ever.
At 37 years old come the 2024 French Open, Djokovic would etch his name into the record books again if he can raise the Coupe des Mousquetaires trophy. Given Novak’s late-career resurgence, it seems highly plausible if he stays healthy.
Djokovic has already toppled Nadal twice at the French in memorable matches. After those confidence-boosting wins, dethroning Rafa permanently in Paris may soon become reality.
While Nadal will fight fiercely to defend his domain, Djokovic looks laser-focused on further rewriting the history books. If his evolution on clay continues, Novak could cement himself as Roland Garros G.O.A.T by surpassing Nadal’s once-untouchable record.
It would complete a career Grand Slam record sweep for Djokovic in spectacular style. But more importantly, it may signify the official changing of the guard in Paris if Djokovic takes the French Open title tally lead from Nadal in 2024.
