MUMBAI: The epic Roland Garros 2021 final between eventual champion Novak Djokovic and Greek sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas, who played in his first-ever Grand Slam final, became the highest-rated match across Grand Slams since 2018.
The thrilling encounter recorded 84000 Average Minutes Attendance (AMA)*, while the overall tournament garnered 0.47 billion viewing minutes, which is the highest across Grand Slams on the Star Sports network since 2018.
Djokovic made a stunning comeback in the final, putting behind the challenge by fifth seed Tsitsipas to win the summit clash 6-7(6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and lift his 19th Grand Slam trophy. The victory also sealed a historic feat for the Serbian, making him the first player in the Open Era – and only the third player in history (male) – to achieve the career Grand Slam twice. Djokovic’s latest Slam title also reduces the gap on 20-time champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the top of the list for most major men’s singles titles to just 1.
The focus now shifts to the grass courts at Wimbledon 2021, which will be broadcast LIVE & Exclusive on Star Sports Select from June 28th-July 11, Djokovic remains the favourite to defend his crown and Federer will look to extend his Wimbledon record.
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Source: BARC Source References
*- AMA in M15+ AB
