Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray in French Open, achieves career Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic
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Novak Djokovic, 29, became the first man since 1969 to hold all four major tennis titles when he captured the French Open title for the first time in his career on Sunday, coming from behind to beat No. 2-ranked Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.