Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic remains on course to win a record-equaling 22nd grand slam title after beating American Tommy Paul in straight sets in the Australian Open ...

After that I was swinging through the ball more and I am just pleased to get through another final.” Djokovic holds the record for the most time spent as the world No. Long rallies and you could feel the heavy legs in the first set but I was fortunate to hold my nerves. It’s a grand slam final, I’m fighting for the No. 5 in the world, the Serb played a limited schedule in 2022 because of his decision not to be vaccinated against Covid-19. “I just see no downside or negativity in what I’m trying to do out there,” Tsitsipas said. Djokovic was able to correct the skid and close out the opening set. It might not go the way I want it to, but I put 110 percent out there.” I know what’s expected and I have been in so many positions in my career,” he said in his on-court interview immediately afterwards. The final is set to be a thrilling encounter and whoever wins will be crowned the new men’s world No.1. But, Paul – the huge underdog after a dream run to the semifinal – fought back by breaking Djokovic’s serve twice to level the set at 5-5. “Long live the Russia,” he says.

Novak Djokovic faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open men's singles final, bidding to tie Rafael Nadal's men's Grand Slam titles record.

He got into a bit of a discussion with the chair umpire. That drought will continue for now, because even though Djokovic was not at his best in the opening set, he was good enough at the end of it, breaking in the last game, and never relented. He got broken when serving for the set there. Djokovic saved that, but then another missed backhand provided another break chance to someone playing the biggest match of his life. In the first game, Djokovic flubbed an overhead, a weakness he’s never solved. The serving was so-so. The 25-year-old was born in New Jersey and grew up in North Carolina, playing tennis at a club where the walls were festooned with posters of Andy Roddick — the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles title, way back at the 2003 U.S. The shotmaking was subpar. There was a pause in that string of victories a year ago, of course, when Djokovic was deported from Australia before competition began because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. If he can add one more to go alongside his seven titles at Wimbledon, three at the U.S. 1 in the ATP rankings. 1 there back in 2008, but his father stayed away from this match after getting caught up in a flap connected to spectators who brought banned Russian flags on site earlier in the week.

Fourth-seeded Novak Djokovic is one victory away from his 10th Australian Open men's singles title and 22nd career Grand Slam crown after ousting surprise ...

Novak Djokovic will look to his experience as a nine-time Australian Open champion when he meets Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's final in Melbourne.

“[A] personal reason is that I feel on the tennis court I always have an opportunity to learn something new about myself [and] fight with my own demons, that I guess we all have,” said Djokovic. Tying Nadal in the Grand Slam titles race with victory in Melbourne would set Djokovic up to push for more historic achievements in 2023. Yet he will take nothing for granted in the knowledge that the 24-year-old third seed has more than enough incentive to bring his best to [Rod Laver](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rod-laver/l058/overview) Arena. “When we're on the tennis court in the midst of a battle, some of the things surface, and I have to deal with it. Then [it] was quite smooth sailing, I would say, from the beginning of the second towards the end of the match. The Serbian led 5-1, 40/30 but allowed the American back into the set at 5-5, before Djokovic regained his composure just in time to clinch a set in which he hit 24 unforced errors. He could equal [Rafael Nadal](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/rafael-nadal/n409/overview)’s record of 22 Grand Slam crowns with victory over Tsitsipas, while whichever player wins is also set to claim the No. “Of course, still the job needs to be done on the court,” said Djokovic, who has won his past nine tour-level meetings against the Greek. “I think that the experience of being in this particular situation and circumstances before helps. I'm really glad to overcome that crisis towards the end of the first set. “I'm of course very satisfied and pleased to be in another Grand Slam final,” said Djokovic after riding out his rough patch to reach his 10th championship match at the hard-court major. “I know his game pretty well.

The 35-year-old is scything his way through the Australian Open in a haze of righteous fury after being deported a year ago.

He remains, for example, a disciple of the wellness guru Chervin Jafarieh, who has a podcast with the amazingly terrible/brilliant name Wake The Fake Up, who starts each day with an hour and a half of trampolining followed by a mouthful of “longevity mushrooms”, and who basically wants to sell you his wellness products via Novak’s Instagram page. Is this all forbidden fruit, a tennis version of the good bits with the devil in Paradise Lost that you’re not supposed to enjoy? Is it wrong, is it weak, is it politically suspect to appreciate the dark pleasure in this revenger’s story, the extraordinary dramatic arc? Now, a year on, we have this, a 35-year-old scything his way through the tournament in a haze of righteous fury. By the end Djokovic was playing at something close to his most irresistible pitch, a level of intensity and precision where the opponent basically becomes irrelevant, an ominous prospect for Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday afternoon. And yet aged 35 he is now on the verge of completing one of the most mind-bogglingly cinematic narrative arcs in sporting history.

'It has got to me': Djokovic's admission as dad 'misused' by pro-Russia protesters.

I just don’t think there’s going to be any conflict on and off the court in terms of the crowd. “My family has lived through the horror of war, and we wish only for peace. He was misused in this situation by this group of people. “He was passing through, made a photo, it has escalated. “It was unfortunate that the misinterpretation of what happened yesterday has escalated to such a high level. Unfortunately some of the media has interpreted that in a really wrong way. But I hope people understand that there was absolutely no intention whatsoever to support any kind of war initiatives or anything like that. As my father put in a statement, we are against the war, we never will support any violence or any war. But it is what it is. That’s what he thought. I was not aware of it till last night. We know how devastating that is for the family, for people in any country that is going through the war.

Novak Djokovic speaks to reporters after defeating Tommy Paul at the Australian Open. William West/AFP/Getty Images. CNN —.

“Of course, it wasn’t, again, pleasant not to have him in the box [on Friday],” he said. “I hope to have him. “The photo that he made, he was passing through,” said Djokovic. “As my father put in a statement, we are against the war, we never will support any violence or any war. But I hope people understand that there was absolutely no intention whatsoever to support any kind of war initiatives or anything like that. “I heard what he said in the video.

Novak Djokovics father misses semi-final after emergence of a video showing him posing with fans holding Russian flags; nine-time champion says the incident ...

Unfortunately some of the media has interpreted that in a really wrong way. "There was a lot of Serbian flags around. "It was unfortunate that the misinterpretation of what happened has escalated to such a high level. It really hurts and I don't understand how this can be possible." Then, of course, I was not pleased to see that. I hope that people will let it be, and we can focus on tennis.

Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 27, 2023 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semi final match against ...

“As my father put in a statement, we are against the war, we never will support any violence or any war. However, that was as good as it got for Paul, as Djokovic knuckled down to win 14 of the last 17 games in a stunning counter-attack 15 years to the day after his first Australian Open title as a 20-year-old. Djokovic was in a foul mood even as he raced to a 5-1 lead in the first set, repeatedly yelling at his players’ box in Serbian. A year on from being deported from Australia on the eve of the tournament due to his lack of COVID-19 vaccination, drama has found Djokovic again at Melbourne Park. Djokovic defended his father, saying he had been “misused” by Russian fans and that media had misinterpreted the video as a show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Srdjan Djokovic created a distraction for his son ahead of the semi-final after a

ATPTour.com looks back at six epic matches between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Earning the second of four consecutive Top 10 wins in Toronto, Tsitsipas opened this ATP Head2Head series with a victory that helped propel him into stardom. Djokovic cruised to the opening set, but Tsitsipas claimed the second with his first break, then saw home an early advantage in the decider. I wasn't really thinking too much in the future, and I think that helped a lot." Tsitsipas improved to 2-1 in this young rivalry with a stirring comeback to earn his first win against a reigning World No. In a match played across two days in Rome, Tsitsipas slept on a set-and-a-break lead before Djokovic began to find his footing on the clay. With new life, Tsitsipas continued to pummel his groundstrokes and attack the Djokovic backhand. With his first comeback from two-sets-to-love in a major final, Djokovic won his 19th Slam title and his second in Paris. But Djokovic left the court after losing the second set and emerged as a "different player", shifting the match decisively when play resumed. Djokovic's dominant serving made the difference, as he won 84 per cent (41/49) of his first-serve points and did not face a break point in the first or third set. He did not face a break point in the final three sets, controlling each one behind an early break. Djokovic extended his winning streak to eight straight matches against Tsitsipas with this gutsy victory, claiming the final four points of the match after falling behind by a mini-break in the decisive tie-break. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings.

Serb has looked as dominant as ever but sleeping on his opponent's storming season would be a misstep in Melbourne.

Tsitsipas knows how well he can serve, how he can dominate the baseline with his forehand and use his athleticism and deft touch to stay with Djokovic in the cat-and-mouse exchanges to come. They have clearly helped produce his best tennis and the prospect of achieving history under these circumstances, as the first Greek grand slam champion and No 1, means even more to him than if it were anywhere else. For two sets he showed all of his colours, from his resilience to snatch the first set tiebreak, to the level he maintained in consolidating it. Aside from the possibility of Djokovic’s hamstring derailing him, a final against Tsitsipas was clearly the biggest threat. [fourth-round demolition of Alex de Minaur](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/23/australian-open-tennis-novak-djokovic-blasts-past-de-minaur-and-into-quarter-finals), Novak Djokovic discussed a field that contained no other grand slam champion in the draw. Djokovic identified Stefanos Tsitsipas as the most experienced player left, but as he spoke of the various milestones in Tsitsipas’s career, Djokovic’s memory failed.

Novak Djokovic says he doesn't know whether his father will attend his final matchup against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Russian and Belarusian players were allowed to participate in the Australian Open, French Open and US Open, but must do so as "neutral athletes." "Throughout the event, we've spoken with players and their teams about the importance of not engaging in any activity that causes distress or disruption," Tennis Australia said in a statement following the situation involving Srdjan Djokovic. Srdjan Djokovic was seen posing with spectators that brought in banned Russian flags to Melbourne Park earlier in the week.

MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic will look to rise above the drama that has engulfed him at Melbourne Park and claim a record-extending 10th Australian Open title ...

Whether he has the endurance and mental fortitude to dislodge iron man Djokovic remains to be seen. At 24, Tsitsipas may feel his time has come. At 35, Djokovic needs one major title to draw level with 36-year-old Nadal's 22 in the all-time Grand Slam race. Advertisement

Djokovic will play for his 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Will his father, Srdjan, be in his usual seat in the stands to cheer ...

He has won four of the last six Grand Slams he has played and is often most dangerous when facing adversity. Despite wobbling in the third set with the finish line in sight, Tsitsipas came out strong in the fourth set and cruised into his second Grand Slam final, a test he said he has never been more ready for, especially with the Greek-Australian Mark Philippoussis helping his father coach. The atmosphere is likely to be even more spirited on Sunday against Tsitsipas, who is a local favorite because of Australia’s significant Greek population, among the largest in the world outside of Greece and the United States. At 4-4 in the second set, Tsitsipas turned a tight match, scrambling for a series of overheads and winning the 22-shot rally with a rolling forehand winner to break Khachanov’s serve, then clinched the set in the next game. “We are against the war, we never will support any violence or any war,” he said. “Even if it doesn’t work, I’m very optimistic and positive about any outcome, any opponent that I have to face. Djokovic jumped out to an early 5-1 lead, but after he complained to the chair umpire about a fan who was harassing him he fell into a temporary funk. He appeared on a glide pattern to yet another Australian Open men’s singles title and the 22nd Grand Slam title of his career. “So there is no disruption to tonight’s semifinal for my son or for the other player, I have chosen to watch from home.” The organization noted Srdjan Djokovic’s decision not to attend the match. Djokovic, Serbia’s favorite son and most famous citizen, will play for his 10th Australian Open championship on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, but the glide pattern is officially over. Djokovic will play for his 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Stefanos Tsitsipas will need his strong serve and forehand to fire if he wishes to contend with Novak Djokovic, who is in top form, and 27 matches unbeaten ...

Here, he has another chance to prove that the mental lapses that have cost him in the past, do not come in the way again. Tsitsipas may take a page out of the American’s book, and contrary to how he has approached his matchup with Djokovic in the past, may use his forehand to move the Serb more, and extend the length of the rallies, to take advantage of his superior physical condition. A big serve allows Tsitsipas to get his forehand into play, on which he applies spin and depth. Tsitsipas bases his game on a powerful and versatile serve that allows him to stay in sets and take them to tiebreakers, even when he is not at his best. But there is no player better at dealing with big servers than Djokovic, who is arguably the greatest returner in the history of the game. For Djokovic, though, this match is the culmination of a redemption arc following one of the most bizarre and polarising storylines in modern sport.

Novak Djokovic's father Srdjan is facing an anxious wait over whether he will be allowed to attend his son's Australian Open final after his interaction ...

I think the decision not to be there on Friday night was on the fact that there was a lot of intensity around that action. And that there was no purposeful position to do it. "We’re in a different situation, and [on Sunday] night, whether or not that has an impact on it or not... My family has lived through the horror of war, and we wish only for peace." He moved on." [Djokovic](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/novak-djokovic) is targeting a record-extending 10th Australian Open title in Sunday's showdown against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Melbourne.

John McEnroe is backing his pre-event tip Novak Djokovic to win the Australian Open final, but feels there will be added pressure of equalling Rafael Nadal.

And he wants to be considered as the greatest, have all the possible records, especially the Grand Slam one. “I mean obviously it also depends on how Rafa will feel physically, if he can win again the French Open. “From what I heard, he still wants to play a couple of years. With the Roger Federer era now over, the Grand Slam record in the men's game is a battle between Nadal and Djokovic. “To me, it's a no-lose situation because if Novak wins, he'll tie Rafa, we can talk about that on our way to the French Open, what's gonna happen there, and so on. [Robson hails 'phenomenal Aus Open for Brits' after Hewett double and Murray heroics](https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/australian-open/2023/laura-robson-hails-phenomenal-australian-open-for-brits-after-alfie-hewett-double-and-andy-murray-he_sto9357875/story.shtml) [What is the prize money for Australian Open 2023? 1 spot, but of course there is the 22nd Slam to catch Rafa. Djokovic is the overwhelming favourite to win his 22nd Grand Slam and return to world No. "I picked Novak to win the tournament before the event,” McEnroe said. “Not only he can retake the No. “I will say Novak in four sets will be my pick. But still, it will take him a lot to overcome Novak, maybe too much.

Novak Djokovic will face off against Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

So Express Sport will now take a look at the five men Tsitipas will be hoping to emulate when they lock horns at the Rod Laver Arena. And he was the last man to beat Djokovic in a Grand Slam final, too. Daniil Medvedev was able to rock the world when he beat Djokovic at the US Open in 2021. And the Spaniard became the second man to stop the Serb in a Grand Slam final when he got the better of him at the US Open in 2010, winning 6-5, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. [Novak Djokovic](/latest/novak-djokovic) will go up against [Stefanos Tsitsipas](/latest/stefanos-tsitsipas) in the [Australian Open](/latest/australian-open) final on Sunday hoping to draw level with [Rafael Nadal](/latest/rafael-nadal) on 22 Grand Slam titles. Federer won 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the US Open final that year - claiming a 12th Grand Slam title in the process.

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.

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.

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.

Factbox on Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who defeated Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) in the Australian Open final on Sunday to tie the men's ...

* Came from two match points down to defeat Federer in the final and claim his fifth Wimbledon title. * Beat Murray again in the French Open final that year to win the claycourt major on his 12th attempt. * With 2019 champion Nadal and Federer opting to skip the 2020 U.S. Returns to the number one ranking and ties Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam titles. * Won third Wimbledon title by defeating Federer in the final. * Defeated Federer in the 2011 U.S. Capped off the year by winning the U.S. * Made Grand Slam debut as a qualifier at the 2005 Australian Open. Open crown for the third time. Beat Federer in U.S. Had elbow surgery following a last-16 exit. Open 2011, 2015, 2018)

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 …

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.

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.

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 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.

One year after being forced to miss the Australian Open because of his vaccination status, Novak Djokovic reclaimed the title he feels is rightfully his.

We see what Roger even was able to do when he came back and won the Australian after the knee issue at, what was he, 37, and play a great level until 38, 39. “But let's be honest, the guy loves to win. He will remain the favorite at the Australian Open for the foreseeable future. “There's no doubt about it, and the competition. He added: “I have to say that this is one of the most challenging tournaments I’ve ever played in my life, not playing last year, coming back this year. “I think 24, 25 is possible,” McEnroe said before the fortnight. “At the moment he's not. He is expected back for the French Open, which begins May 28. He also added about $2 million in prize money to his career earnings of close to $165 million. I know you guys are tolerating sometimes the worst sides of my character on and off the court, and I appreciate the patience and the love and support that you guys are giving me....This trophy is yours as much as it is mine.” Both men are now two clear of the retired 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final in Rod Laver Arena.

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.

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.