Novak Djokovic

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 touched his finger to his temple after winning the Australian Open from within his own vacuum.

And on the court of his nine previous victories, the court on which he was not allowed to play in 2022, he requested the applause that came. He touched his finger to his head – Marcus Rashford was still in school the first time Djokovic did that – and then to his heart. I want to thank all the people that made me feel welcome, made me feel comfortable to be in Melbourne, to be in Australia.” “I think it deserves a player like you that pushes everyone, every single player, every single individual that’s involved in the sport, to the max. But Tsitsipas, fight though he did, had not received the memo: Djokovic has not lost a single match in his 17 I think you make me a better player when I am on the court, so thank you.” Djokovic himself could not stop talking, motor-mouthing, a bit at himself but mostly at his box. He may as well be playing on the moon, a space suit shielding him from the outside environment; his own psychological extravehicular mobility unit. His father was not in attendance but his mother was, and Dijana buried her face in her hands as her son let fly two unforced errors and a double fault in one of the more tense tie-breaks to have been played. He has tornadoed through the rounds at Melbourne Park as if in a vacuum; his critics voiceless, his opponents faceless. The public, the media, even Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia have all spent the past two weeks examining the Serb with a level of suspicion reserved for one of sport’s most divisive figures. The point is more about the Djokovic response.

The Serbian, who also becomes world number one, defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6 (4) 7-6 (5).

He was at least able to repel Djokovic’s pressure to force a second tie-break only to find himself 5-0 down. There Djokovic went two sets down but still came back to win. His status in Australia, meanwhile, is unmatched, with the 35-year-old winning a 28th consecutive Australian Open match and a 41st in a row in the country as a whole.

Djokovic also reclaimed the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz.

“It was a huge relief and release of the emotions in the end. I had a better opponent on the other side of the net who did things much better than me. I thought the things will calm down in terms of media and everything, but it didn’t. Expanding later in the press conference room, Djokovic said: “It’s just a huge pride and satisfaction that I feel at the moment. The Greek, who would have become world number one himself had he won, is confident he is on the right path, though, saying: “Today was my opportunity to be a world number one. “Because up to that moment I was not allowing myself to be distracted with things off the court or whatever was happening in dealing with an injury. “It’s my time to aim for something like this. The match will not go down as one of Djokovic’s more memorable grand slam finals. I thought I saw everything, and then you see this. It’s no end of the field of craziness. Only my team and my family know what we’ve been through in the last four, five weeks. It’s been a long journey, but a very special one.”

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).

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.

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

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are level once again at the top of the men's singles all-time grand slam standings.

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. Djokovic, meanwhile, barring unforeseen circumstances, will be the favourite at Wimbledon and the US Open, and of course when the tour returns to Australia next year. In a best-case scenario, Nadal could return for the next big tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami in March, but may choose to stay off the match courts until his favoured clay. And with the young guys who are going to try to find back doors to sneak and try to do something. “Talking about the young guys, they’re here, it’s great for tennis, great for the future of tennis,” he said. “I’m looking forward, honestly, for both of them to be super healthy, then the battle is there. Nadal’s two slam titles last year were a tremendous effort but staying fit is becoming increasingly difficult for the 36-year-old Spaniard, with a hip problem that contributed to a second-round loss here his latest ailment. Of course, 35 is not 25, even though I want to believe it is. “At this stage of my career, these trophies are the biggest motivational factor of why I still compete. I know that when I’m feeling good physically, mentally present, I have a chance to win any slam against anybody. “I still have lots of motivation. I really don’t want to stop here.

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