On this day 2016: Novak Djokovic completes career Grand Slam

The Serbian came from a set down to beat Andy Murray in the French Open final.

Published Jun 5, 2020

Novak Djokovic completed the career Grand Slam on this day four years ago as he got his hands on the French Open title after coming from a set down to beat Andy Murray in the final.

In defeating Murray 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-4 at Roland Garros, Djokovic became the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to hold all four grand slam crowns at the same time.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look back at how Djokovic joined the greats of the game.

Getting to the showpiece

Rafael Nadal, pictured, had on two previous occasions thwarted Novak Djokovic in the French Open final (John Walton/PA)

Upset on the cards

Andy Murray was in the ascendancy after winning the first set (Victoria Jones/PA)

Djokovic overcomes sluggish start

Djokovic roared back to win in a little more than three hours (John Walton/PA)

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After getting his hands on the Coupe de Mousquetaires for the first time and becoming the eighth man in history to complete a career Grand Slam, Djokovic lay flat on his back in the clay as he soaked in his achievement. “It’s a very special moment,” he said afterwards. “Perhaps the biggest of my career.” Murray said: “To Novak, this is his day. What he’s achieved the last 12 months is phenomenal, winning all four of the grand slams in one year is an amazing achievement and this is something that is so rare in tennis.”