diff --git a/doc/ssl/SSL_CTX_set_options.pod b/doc/ssl/SSL_CTX_set_options.pod
index c1df5af41..4bd8be17e 100644
--- a/doc/ssl/SSL_CTX_set_options.pod
+++ b/doc/ssl/SSL_CTX_set_options.pod
@@ -256,7 +256,7 @@ whether an attack is taking place.
 
 If the option B<SSL_OP_ALLOW_UNSAFE_LEGACY_RENEGOTIATION> is set then the
 above restrictions are relaxed. Renegotiation is permissible and initial
-initial connections to unpatched servers will succeed.
+connections to unpatched servers will succeed.
 
 This option should be used with caution because it leaves both clients and
 servers vulnerable. However unpatched servers and clients are likely to be