Novak clinches 10th Australian Open title, returns to World No.1!
When Novak converted his championship point against no.3 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the Australian Open final (6-3, 7-6, 7-6), not only did he lift a record-extending 10th Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, he will also return to the top of the ATP rankings on Monday.
AO: Nole breezes past Paul to book Tsitsipas final showdown!
Novak's 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 semifinal victory over American Tommy Paul on Friday was his 27th win in a row in Melbourne. In Sunday's final (09:00 CET), Djokovic will face third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas for a 13th time in their careers for the Championship trophy and the World no.1 spot!
Unstopable Novak blitzes Rublev for Australian Open semi-final spot
Nole moved within two wins of record-extending 10th title in Melbourne when he defeated fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 after two hours and three minutes of play. In his 44th Grand Slam semifinal on Friday, Djokovic meets world no.35 Tommy Paul who won an all-American quarterfinal against Ben Shelton 7-6 (6), 6-3, 5-7, 6-4.
AO: Nole serves up masterclass to reach quarterfinals in Melbourne!
The fourth seed produced a masterclass against local hope Alex de Minaur on Monday as he continued his quest for a record-extending 10th title at the Australian Open. Djokovic won 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the last eight at the year's first major for the 13th time.
Australian Open: Novak fires into Melbourne last 16!
Nole was struggling with hamstring injury and looked in discomfort throughout his third round clash against Grigor Dimitrov, but he dug deep to overcome the 27th seed 7-6 (7), 6-3, 6-4 in three hours and seven minutes.
Novak passes second-round test from Couacaud, faces Dimitrov next
Novak kept up his pursuit for a 10th Australian Open title after coming through a tricky second round match against French qualifier Enzo Couacaud. The fourth seed recorded a 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-0 victory in three hours and 4 minutes.
Novak starts AO campaign with comfortable Melbourne win
Novak began his bid for a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-0 triumph over the world no.75 Carballes Baena on Rod Laver Arena.
2023 Australian Open draw is out, Novak to meet Carballes Baena in R1
The first Grand Slam event in 2023 takes place from January 16 to January 29. Novak has won nine of his 21 Grand Slam titles in Melbourne (2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020 and 2021). He missed the 2022 edition due to the COVID-19-related Australian border restrictions.
Novak to warm up for Adelaide and Melbourne at WTL exho in Dubai
The 21-time Grand Slam champion will close the year at the inaugural edition of the exhibition event “World Tennis League" in Dubai, from 19 to 24 December. He will play for The Falcons together with Grigor Dimitrov, Aryna Sabalenka and Paula Badosa.
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