Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to win his 10th Australian Open title

[Paco Dennis]

Djokovic won 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 to move level with Rafa Nadal on 22 grand slams and return to the world no 1 spot

“Ten is the magic number,” says Todd Woodbridge, reminding that Djokovic is also the world no 1 again after his win. Ken Rosewall hands over the trophy.

Good evening, I have to say I am touched by Stefanos’ words. Thanks for being so kind and respectful. I congratulate you on an amazing tournament. This is definitely not your last grand slam. You have lots of time, more than me. I still think you are very interesting. We are small countries that don’t have a tennis tradition. The message for any young tennis player around the world who is dreaming of being where Stefanos and I are: dream big. It doesn’t matter where you are coming from.
[To his team]Why are you laughing Goran?…. This trophy is as much yours as it is mine.
This has been one of the most difficult tournaments, considering the circumstances. not playing last year coming back this year. I want to thank all the people who made me feel comfortable. There is a reason I have been playing may best tennis here.
Only the team and the family know what we have been through. I would say this is the biggest victory in my life, considering the circumstances.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/l...inal-stefanos-tsitsipas-v-novak-djokovic-live

 

[chic]

Stefanos is my favorite young player but Novak is the greatest tennis player of all time, no doubt. Congrats to him. The Aussies treated him so badly last year for not being vaccinated it must have been really special him to win in Australia this year.