January 29, (THEWILL) – Novak Djokovic has won his 10th Australian Open championship and his 22nd Grand Slam title after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in an intense three-set match that ended 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5).
Djokovic dominated the first set and held his ground in the following two sets, which were both tied, to secure the victory. The win is especially significant for the 35-year-old Serbian, who faced several challenges leading up to the tournament, including his unceremonious deportation from Australia the previous year and a hamstring injury.
During the match, both players were playing for the world number one spot, as Carlos Alcaraz, the incumbent, was absent due to injury. Djokovic made a strong start, earning two break points on his first attempt and earning the first set in 38 minutes. Tsitsipas put up a good fight in the second set, but Djokovic’s experience proved to be too much for the Greek player. In the final set, both players put on a serving masterclass, with the match ultimately ending in a tie-break which Djokovic won.
The victory was a momentous occasion for Djokovic, who broke down in tears in his player box during the celebrations. He described the tournament as “one of the most challenging in his life” and called the victory “probably the biggest of his life.”
The win cements Djokovic’s place among the greatest tennis players of all time, with only Serena Williams having won more Grand Slam titles in the Open Era. The emotional win is a testament to Djokovic’s resilience and his continued dominance in the world of tennis.
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