Novak Djokovic admits “history is hovering” over him as he takes on Casper Ruud, who defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 on Friday, in the French Open final on Sunday with a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title tantalisingly close. 

The 36-year-old Serb can set numerous landmarks in what will be his seventh championship match at Roland Garros. As well as breaking the 22-Slam tie he shares with Rafael Nadal, he can become both the tournament’s oldest champion and the only man to win all four majors on at least three occasions.