Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is close to claiming a record-extending 10th Australian Open title after opening a 6-3, 7-6(4) lead against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's ...

Tsitsipas again threatened a resurgence in the third set, claiming his only break of the match in the opening game. Although the Greek raised his game in the second and third sets to ensure some absorbing rallies whipped up an intense atmosphere in the crowd, the Serbian was clinical at key moments to seal a two-hour, 56-minute victory and improve his record in [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) finals to 10-0. 3 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings on Monday after reaching his maiden final in Melbourne. With his victory, the Serbian tied [Rafael Nadal](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-nadal/n409/overview)’s record of 22 Grand Slam crowns. Needing to change the rhythm of the match, Tsitsipas’ booming serve and huge forehand belatedly began to fire. Despite Tsitsipas scoring an early morale-booster in the first set by saving two break points from 15/40 to hold for 1-1, Djokovic’s typically consistent and accurate groundstrokes dominated the early stages.

After missing last year's tournament when he was deported for being unvaccinated for Covid-19, the Serbian star beat Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in ...

Ahead of the tournament he aggravated his hamstring, forcing him to take the court wearing a thick strapping around the injured area until the final. [the injured star Nadal](https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/18/sports/tennis/rafael-nadal-australian-open.html) on the career Grand Slam list — and in the G.O.A.T. He hobbled through the first week, playing without the magical movement that is the foundation of his game. In the fourth round Alex de Minaur, playing in front of a hometown crowd ready to cheer him into battle, won just five games. Paul had played tennis his whole life but this time, the seconds between points, between the moment he hit a ball and then was on the run chasing after the next one, had never passed so quickly. Andrey Rublev, a Russian with a fearsome forehand and serve, paced in the hallway in the minutes before being called onto the court. To win a 22nd Grand Slam men’s singles title and draw even with his rival Rafael Nadal at the top of the list. “I don’t know what else to say.” The year’s first Grand Slam event runs from Jan. “I would like to have a quieter life,” she said. Check. He dropped only a single set in seven matches.

Djokovic defeated Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) to claim a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title.

Djokovic took a 4-1 lead in the first and after it was 4-all, pulled off the last three points. His 10th trophy in Australia adds to the record he already held. “I have to say this has been the most challenging tournament I have played in my life …

A sublime 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5) victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas saw Novak Djokovic claim a record-extending 10th Australian Open title; the win also put ...

"I think in the end also what he told me is that it's important that I feel good on the court, I win the match, and he's here for me. I had a better opponent on the other side of the net who did things much better than me. In the end we have a happy ending." I still have a lot of motivation. I don't want to stop here, I feel great about my tennis. "I still have a lot of motivation.

Novak Djokovic has claimed a historic 10th title at Melbourne Park, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas to equal Rafael Nadal's record of 22 grand slams.

Since his first grand slam title here 15 years ago, when a 20-year-old from Belgrade first began to achieve his dreams, Djokovic has won every grand slam and Masters 1000 event multiple times. Among many things, this tournament has underlined Djokovic’s ability to block out all outside issues and focus on his work on the court. He sealed victory with one final vicious forehand, then he pointed at his head and a heart. During the most consequential moment of the match, Djokovic was ultra-aggressive with his forehand, crushing an inside-in forehand winner and punishing Tsitsipas’ tentativeness. Tsitsipas recovered from 0-40 down in his first service game, but Djokovic’s return pressure yielded a double fault at 1-1, sealing the decisive break. He equals Nadal’s all-time men’s singles record of 22 grand slam titles, with the 10th crown at Melbourne Park a peerless marker of his dominance.

Novak Djokovic made history once again Sunday when he clinched a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

“It [was] just a huge pride and satisfaction that I feel at the moment,” Djokovic said. [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) title aged 20 in 2008 before he rose to No. “Then it was just a matter of survival every single match, trying to take it to the next round. “Of course, when I went into my box, I just think emotionally collapsed there and teared up with my mother and my brother, when I gave them a hug. Of course, it makes me incredibly proud, but it also is a huge relief because it hasn't been smooth sailing, so to say, on and off the court in the last three to four weeks.” [Novak Djokovic](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview) made history once again Sunday when he clinched a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title at the [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview). I don't have intentions to stop here. Of course, 35 is not 25, even though I want to believe it is. The Serbian produced a ruthless display to overcome [Stefanos Tsitsipas](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/stefanos-tsitsipas/te51/overview), rising to No. I really don't want to stop here. “I never really liked comparing myself to others, but of course it's a privilege to be part of the discussion as one of the greatest players of all time. If people see me this way, of course it's very flattering because I know that I give as much effort and energy into trying to win slams as anybody else.

Only briefly challenged in the final, Djokovic was simply better at the most crucial moments and beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5). As a bonus, ...

Djokovic and his father said Srdjan thought he was with Serbian fans. “And I want to thank all the people that made me feel welcome, made me feel comfortable, to be in Melbourne, to be in Australia.” He took a 4-1 lead in the first, then reeled off the last three points. The tournament banned spectators from carrying flags of Russia or Belarus, saying they would cause disruption because of the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Yet Djokovic accomplished all he could have possibly wanted in his return: He resumed his winning ways at [Melbourne Park](https://apnews.com/article/sports-elena-rybakina-aryna-sabalenka-australian-open-tennis-ecdf852ed04ec0c888e061710693f543) and made it back to the top of tennis, declaring: "This probably is the, I would say, biggest victory of my life." “I did everything possible,” said Tsitsipas, who also would have moved to No. 10 to the seven from Wimbledon, three from the U.S. Two misses by Tsitsipas followed: A backhand long, a forehand wide. The 35-year-old from Serbia stretched his unbeaten streak in Melbourne to 28 matches, the longest run there in the Open era, which dates to 1968. Keep in mind: It's not as though Tsitsipas played all that poorly, other than a rash of early miscues that seemed to be more a product of tension than anything. Might Djokovic relent? Open — where he also was absent last year because of no coronavirus shots — and two from the French Open, to match rival Rafael Nadal for the most by a man.

The result was familiar, the ease with which it was achieved somewhat of a surprise. The historic implications of this match certainly did not shackle Novak ...

The Serb looked towards his team and family members – his father Srdjan did not appear to be present – and pointed to his head and heart. When Tsitsipas hit a return long, the title for Djokovic was secured. Even as he returned to his seat on the court, Djokovic hid his face in a towel, the television cameras picking up the sound of his continued crying. That battle and debate is ongoing, and tennis is the benefactor. The Greek’s serve was under pressure from the get-go. Both Djokovic and Rafael Nadal now share the men’s record for major wins, while Djokovic becomes only the second man to win more than 10 titles at a single slam.

Novak Djokovic lands a record-extending 10th Australian Open mens singles title to equal Rafael Nadals all-time record for most Grand Slam mens singles ...

The 24-year-old said: "Novak I don't know what to say, I think it speaks for itself what you have achieved so far. These are the matches I've been working my entire life for. I admire what you have done for our sport, I think you make me a better player. I want to thank all the people that made me feel welcome, made me feel comfortable to be in Melbourne, to be in Australia. Only my team and my family know what we've been through in the last four, five weeks. "There's a reason I've played my best tennis on this court.

Serb equals Nadal record a year after Australia deportation and says: 'Only my team and family know what I have been through'

In the end we have a happy ending,” Djokovic said. After the final, Djokovic broke down in tears while embracing his team in his player box. Despite dealing with a hamstring issue since the start of the tournament, Djokovic dropped just one set in his seven matches.

Deported a year ago and unable to play in 2022's first Grand Slam tournament, Djokovic deeply felt this major title, his 22nd, calling it “a huge relief.”

A little more than a year ago, he and Ivanisevic were at Melbourne Airport, being escorted to their plane out of the country. 1 for the first time with a first major title, did not look quite as crestfallen as he did after losing a two-set lead to Djokovic in the 2021 French Open final. “I think tennis is in good hands with great characters, great personalities and great players, but we’re still not going anywhere.” He and Nadal, who won the Australian Open in Djokovic’s absence last year, are back in a tie with 22 Grand Slam singles titles apiece. Like Federer, whose wife Mirka’s support on the home front and on the road with their young children allowed him to compete successfully on tour into his late 30s, Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, is giving him the same flexibility with their young son and daughter. And however full circle it all felt in Melbourne on Sunday night, Djokovic is hardly done searching for more titles, more ways to win. But the reality for Tsitsipas is that Djokovic won that first Grand Slam title in 2008 in Melbourne at age 20 and won four more majors before he turned 25. Instead, whether he realized it or not, he tried to take a page on Sunday night from Djokovic’s early-career playbook: when the Serb was getting beaten repeatedly by more established champions like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic explained that his father had intended to celebrate with Serbian fans as he had been doing throughout the tournament. “Look, a lot of people doubted and still doubt that I was injured,” he said, explaining that he would provide evidence at some stage. “I would like to have a quieter life,” she said. With the Australian Open title and the No.

His coach says so. And, most importantly, his performances. throughout a draining run to a record-extending 10th Australian Open championship and record-tying ...

[Rafael Nadal](https://apnews.com/article/rafael-nadal-sports-health-tennis-melbourne-75cb3c83d5da747e51c245b52212605f) also has 22; Margaret Court, with 24, and Serena Williams, with 23, are the only players in history with more), but Djokovic just keeps applying constant pressure on opponents — regardless of the surface or any apparent obstacles in his way. I know that when I'm feeling good physically, (and) mentally present, I have a chance to win any Slam against anybody." I don't have intention to stop here," the 35-year-old Djokovic said after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas, a man more than a decade his junior, by a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) score in the final at Melbourne Park.

After climbing its wall to celebrate a 10th Australian Open title with his support team he fell, sobbing into his brother's arms.

Tsitsipas struggled to stay in the third set after handing back an early break of serve and in the second tiebreak he could not recover from going 5-0 down, with Djokovic clinching it 7-5 on his third match point. All this, of course, pales into insignificance compared to January 2022, when he was slung out of the country amid a national furore. Whatever happens off the court, Djokovic wins upon it because he is still clearly more skilled than anyone, and never more so than at Melbourne Park, where the conditions suit him so perfectly. Controversy stalks Djokovic as relentlessly as he chases down the balls of his flailing opponents. Then he collapsed on his back to the floor, his chest heaving and the tears still flowing. Having completed this extraordinary return to Australia, it looks only a matter of time before Djokovic leaves behind the great Spaniard, whose body is becoming increasingly uncooperative.

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has an opportunity to assert himself as the GOAT of tennis and Aussie star Nick Kyrgios reckons the Federal ...

He will lead a crop of talented young players vying to stop Djokovic in grand slam events Great chance at the calendar slam this year IMO,' one fan posted. Djokovic has a record 10 Australian Open titles and has equaled Nadal on 22 grand slam trophies and still has plenty of petrol left in the tank to claim more With Federer retired and Nadal's career on the ropes, Djokovic now has clean air to claim a raft of grand slam titles as the next generation like Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud and Holger Rune develop their games. Kyrgios then went on to say that Djokovic will ultimately finish on a staggering number of grand slam wins to assert himself as the undisputed GOAT. [Australian Open](/sport/australian_open/index.html) champion and grand slam title equal-record holder [Novak Djokovic](/sport/novak_djokovic/index.html) has an opportunity to assert himself as the GOAT of tennis and Aussie star [Nick Kyrgios](/sport/nick_kyrgios/index.html) reckons the Federal Government might be what inspires it.

His record-extending Australian Open win helped him catch up with Rafael Nadal at the top of the all-time list. Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates his ...

Djokovic and his father said it was a misunderstanding; Srdjan thought he was with Serbian fans. Perhaps surprisingly, Tsitsipas was willing to engage in the kind of leg-wearying, lung-searing back-and-forths upon which Djokovic has built his superlative career. “And I want to thank all the people that made me feel welcome, made me feel comfortable, to be in Melbourne, to be in Australia.” He took a 4-1 lead in the first, then reeled off the last three points. “I did everything possible,” said Tsitsipas, who also would have moved to No. 10 to the seven from Wimbledon, three from the U.S. Two misses by Tsitsipas followed: A backhand long, a forehand wide. And Djokovic accomplished all he could have possibly wanted in his return: He resumed his winning ways at Melbourne Park and made it back to the top of tennis, declaring: “This probably is the, I would say, biggest victory of my life.” Of points lasting at least five strokes, Djokovic won 43, Tsitsipas 30. The 35-year-old from Serbia stretched his unbeaten streak in Melbourne to 28 matches, the longest run there in the Open era, which dates to 1968. Open — where he also was absent last year because of no coronavirus shots — and two from the French Open, to match rival Rafael Nadal for the most by a man. “I want to say this has been one of the most challenging tournaments I’ve ever played in my life, considering the circumstances.

Shortly after 35-year-old Novak Djokovic despatched another considerably younger player to win a 22nd Grand Slam title, his coach Goran Ivanisevic was asked ...

It's unbelievable, the level," said Ivanisevic. I missed my first three slices of the match. But I still feel there is time ahead of me. I was like 'all right, I'm going to start hitting my backhand, I'm not slicing well'. "He has made me a much better player. Executing against someone of his talent is another story. Getting our asses kicked is for sure a very good lesson every single time," he said. I was automatically on defence. "I don't see this as something annoying. His brain is working different." Whether Tsitsipas sincerely thinks that is a different matter. "His level is unbelievable.

MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Nadal alone can match Djokovic's ability to tough out the most important points, which is how they have dominated into their ...

I signed in for Dubai - that is where I am supposed to play at the end of February. With Nadal out in the first week, Nick Kyrgios injured and Ash Barty retired, host broadcaster Channel Nine suffered a 40 per cent drop in viewers from the previous year. Cam Norrie has nudged up one, to 11. 'And then I hope I can play in Indian Wells. but a potential French Open showdown with Rafael Nadal could scupper those plans ‘As Michael Jordan used to say, people only remember the good times.

And then there were two Novak Djokovics recent Australian Open victory was his 22nd Grand Slam title, tying him up with perennial rival Rafael Nadal.

Nadal is a year older than his rival and made his breakthrough early, winning his first French Open title just after turning 19. A fascinating question. Djokovic, on the other hand, has won five of the last seven slams he has played and looks in as good a shape as he did at 25.

“I have lost a lot of matches, a lot of tough ones, finals of Grand Slams where I should have won but I didn't. But as Michael Jordan used to say, people only ...

“We talk about the young guys who are great for the future of tennis. “If Rafa steps on the court at the French Open, for me he's always the favourite to win the tournament. But he's the same like if you are the football coach of Real Madrid, you need to have the pressure. Djokovic, who missed the US Open because of his refusal to be vaccinated, said: “I hope I can play in Indian Wells. Nick Kyrgios tweeted “we created a monster” in reference to the Aussies booting out Djokovic last year as he predicted the Wimbledon champion would win 28 Grand Slams. [Novak Djokovic](/latest/novak-djokovic) has revealed he is inspired by Michael Jordan as he seeks to make another comeback from adversity in the USA in March.

Novak Djokovic has made plenty of Pepperstone ATP Rankings history, holding the record for weeks in top spot (373) and year-end No. 1 finishes (7).

[Carlos Alcaraz](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/carlos-alcaraz/a0e2/overview). [Stefanos Tsitsipas](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/stefanos-tsitsipas/te51/overview) had an opportunity to climb to the top spot, but fell one victory short. [Australian Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) title Sunday, Djokovic will return to World No. 1 in the If the Serbian maintains top spot through the week of 27 February, he will break Graf's mark. He will be 875 points behind Djokovic. 5 to World No. 1 through the week of 20 February, he will tie Stefanie Graf's record for most weeks as World No. The Serbian will climb from World No. [Carlos Alcaraz](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/carlos-alcaraz/a0e2/overview) [Pete Sampras](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/pete-sampras/s402/overview) [Andre Agassi](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andre-agassi/a092/overview) [Carlos Moya](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/carlos-moya/m605/overview) On Monday, the Serbian will rewrite the record books again. 1 finishes (7).

If the debate is to be decided in terms of Grand Slam success, it now moves on to the French Open with Djokovic and Rafael Nadal tied with 22 titles.

For almost two decades, we have become accustomed to Novak Djokovic winning grand slams. But seeing the world No. 1 sobbing on the floor as he celebrated ...

I don’t say 100%, but 97% of the players, on Saturday when you get results of the MRI, you go straight to the referee office and pull out of the tournament. Of course, 35 is not 25, even though I want to believe it is. I don’t have intention to stop here,” he said. In the end, we have a happy ending.” But he was throughout the entire tournament, so it’s fine. That was the whole conversation. “I could see that he’s a bit sad. “We both agreed it would probably be better that he is not there. “So it was not easy for him. Last year, Djokovic was unable to defend his title after being deported from the country over his Covid-19 vaccination status. The victory also returned him to the world No. 1 sobbing on the floor as he celebrated his [Australian Open victory](http://www.cnn.com/2023/01/28/tennis/novak-djokovic-stefanos-tsitsipas-australian-open-final-preview-spt-intl/index.html) with his family and team was a first.

The pair are part of tennis' Big Three and are now locked on 22 Grand Slam wins as the most ever for a male singles player and Rafael Nadal wasted no time ...

There is always a place for this wonderful trophy." I’ve managed to find a formula for success where I work to keep improving. "I work as hard as anyone else. The Serbian star is also on course to break Steffi Graf’s record for the most weeks ever as world No. It is like a balloon with no air. Australian Open

The Serbian equalled Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam titles by winning the Australian Open for the 10th time beating Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas in ...

This was Novak home court, and now we going next one to Rafa home court in this handball match of 22-22." The way he's taking care of his body, the way he approach about everything, the food, it's amazing. [Roger Federer](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/roger-federer) is also in the GOAT debate having won 20 Grand Slam titles and spent 310 weeks as world No.1 during his career which [ended last year](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/breaking-roger-federer-retires-tennis-28000407). "I've had the privilege to play a lot of high intensity matches. [Rafael Nadal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rafael-nadal) has also won 22 Grand Slam crowns including 14 [French Open](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/french-open) titles and will look to make it 15 victories at Roland Garros in May. It's been an unbelievable journey for you, I admire what you've done for sport and you make me a better player, so thank you."

Novak Djokovic has returned to No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings after winning his 22nd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic reclaimed top spot in the ATP rankings released on Monday after winning his 22nd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.

Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) 1925 (+1) Cameron Norrie (GBR) 2760 (+1) Hubert Hurkacz (POL) 2995 (+1) Holger Rune (DEN) 3046 (+1) Taylor Fritz (USA) 3410 (+1) Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) 6195 (+1)

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic now has loftier goals - including the 'untouchable' 50-year-old record set by the great Australian tennis star ...

Of course, 35 is not 25, even though I want to believe it is. He now hopes to win at least three more grand slam titles to overtake Margaret Court as the greatest of all time I don't have intention to stop here.' He is from other space. I really don't want to stop here. That's the case without a doubt.