Novak Djokovic

The Serbian joins Rafael Nadal at the top of the all-time men's standings with his 10th Australian Open crown.

He was at least able to repel Djokovic’s pressure to force a second tie-break only to find himself 5-0 down. Only my team and my family know what we’ve been through in the last four, five weeks. There Djokovic went two sets down but still came back to win. The Serbian took a heavy tumble in the seventh game and at 4-5 he missed a routine backhand to give Tsitsipas a set point. He was serving with more authority and finding greater depth and penetration on his groundstrokes, although he was still reluctant to venture to the net. After sealing victory, Djokovic climbed into the stands to celebrate with his team and family and was overcome with emotion, lying on the ground and sobbing uncontrollably.

Novak Djokovic says winning a 10th Australian Open to equal Rafael Nadal's record 22 Grand Slam men's titles is "the biggest victory" of his life.

"I don't see any reason to be lowering my expectations or my goals. Now it's going to be interesting this year." He added: "Battle of Spain against Serbia, it's like a handball match. In the end we have a happy ending." There is a reason why I have played my best tennis throughout my career in this arena. It's something that is within me. I am born a champion. But he was throughout the entire tournament, so it's fine. "I want to thank all the people who made me feel welcome, made me feel comfortable to be in Melbourne and to be in Australia. Srdjan Djokovic decided to stay away from the semi-final because he did not want to be a "distraction" and also watched the final from outside Rod Laver Arena. "The good thing about the Grand Slam is you have a day between the matches, so it allowed me to have more time than normal to get myself in somewhat of a good state to play and eventually win." "Then it was just a matter of survival of every single match, trying to take it to the next round.

Novak Djokovic has secured his 22nd Grand Slam title after winning the Australian Open for a 10th time after seeing off Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas in the ...

However the world No. The world No. 4 squandered his chance, and the former world No. The former world No. After finally getting himself into the game with a break, Tsitsipas then handed the initiative straight back, as the world No. Whilst the world No.

Most grand slam singles titles - men · Novak Djokovic - 22 · Rafael Nadal - 22 · Roger Federer - 20 · Pete Sampras - 14 · Roy Emerson - 12.

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.

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.

But the champion dug deep to get his hands on his 22nd Grand Slam trophy and move level with Rafael Nadal at the top of the all-time men's Major title standings ...

Djokovic is set to return to the No 1 spot following his latest triumph. But he was forced to miss the Australian Open after suffering a muscle injury in his right leg during pre-season training. Djokovic was in imperious form during this year’s Australian Open and dropped just one set on his way to landing the crown.

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.

After climbing its wall to celebrate a 10th Australian Open title with his support team he fell, sobbing into his brother's arms.

Tsitsipas struggled to stay in the third set after handing back an early break of serve and in the second tiebreak he could not recover from going 5-0 down, with Djokovic clinching it 7-5 on his third match point. All this, of course, pales into insignificance compared to January 2022, when he was slung out of the country amid a national furore. Whatever happens off the court, Djokovic wins upon it because he is still clearly more skilled than anyone, and never more so than at Melbourne Park, where the conditions suit him so perfectly. Controversy stalks Djokovic as relentlessly as he chases down the balls of his flailing opponents. Then he collapsed on his back to the floor, his chest heaving and the tears still flowing. Having completed this extraordinary return to Australia, it looks only a matter of time before Djokovic leaves behind the great Spaniard, whose body is becoming increasingly uncooperative.

Novak Djokovic won his 10th Australian Open trophy on Sunday after dispatching Stefanos Tsitsipas.

And following his victory over Tsitsipas, he said: “I have to say, this has been one of the most challenging tournaments I've ever played in my life considering the circumstances. Tsitsipas had an opportunity to level the match in the second set after finding himself with a set point. Djokovic was the overwhelming favourite to lift the trophy ahead of the showpiece event after winning every Australian Open match he had played since his unexpected fourth round loss to Chung Hyeon in 2018.

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.

Novak Djokovic's dad was not in the stands to watch his son's Australian Open win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Djokovic addressed the importance his team have had on him, particularly over the past few weeks, after winning the title. Djokovic first shared a warm embrace with his mother before kissing and hugging his father. But cameras were still rolling inside Rod Laver Arena and caught Djokovic seeing his dad for the first time after his win. The 35-year-old was a picture of emotions as he celebrated with his team and family, collapsing to the floor in tears at one point. Tournament director Craig Tiley insisted Srdjan was not banned from returning to his usual seat alongside his wife for the Australian Open final. Djokovic's dad was embroiled in a political row this week after being filmed posing for pictures alongside a group of people donning pro-

Family might end up being the only thing that can stop tennis ace Novak Djokovic with the Serbian star admitting it is becoming harder to stay away from his ...

'Being absent from the children is not something that makes me very happy. Djokovic breaks down with his supporters after the Australian Open win that meant so so much after he was deported in 2022 and also banned form competing in the US Open He is the only player to spend 373 weeks as world No.1 on the ATP Tour and the only player to finish 7 years in the top spot. He is also the only male to win all Masters titles at least twice and joins Nadal as the only men to have won all four grand slams twice Djokovic roars after winning the 2023 Australian Open and reclaiming his mantle as the world's best tennis player - but the win was tinged with sadness Novak Djokovic opens up on the heartbreak of being away from his wife and children while he struggled through injury to win his 22nd grand slam title at the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic fan seen brandishing controversial flag · Chetnik flag is seen as an 'ultra fascist symbol' to some · Tennis fans have slammed officials for ...

Among the Serbian flags there is a Russian flag, Putin, Z-symbol, so called Donetsk People Republic flag. 'I really think they need to make the 2024 #AusOpen a flag-free zone if their security repeatedly can't figure this stuff out. Are ultra fascist symbols allowed in the Australian Open now?' Sophie Mak asked.

Djokovic continued to rewrite tennis history on Sunday as he became the first player ever to win 10 titles at the Australian Open and joined Nadal with a men's ...

But he's one of the greatest in sport and the greatest who has ever held a tennis racket, for sure." Addressing the crowd, he said: "It's not easy, another final at a Grand Slam but I'm always willing to go back to the court and work harder. But the nine-time title winner wasn't defeated and vowed to come back stronger after finding himself within one match of a maiden Major crown and the world No 1 spot. Djokovic continued to rewrite tennis history on Sunday as he became the first player ever to win 10 titles at the Australian Open and joined Nadal with a men's singles record of 22 Grand Slam titles after downing Tsitsipas in straight sets. "Novak, I don't know what to say," Tsitsipas said in his runner-up speech. And Tsitsipas declared his opponent the greatest player of all time as he reached the magnificent milestone.

When one of the Serb's strengths failed in Melbourne he still had so much more in his game than any of his opponents.

It remains to be seen how long Djokovic will be able to continue like this, but he is still entirely motivated, still moving so fluidly around the court, still relatively healthy even after a week of managing a hamstring injury. Carlos Alcaraz will return and Tsitsipas may well feel he has better chances on his favourite surface but most of all, Nadal should be back from his hip injury and ready to defend his turf. The opposition may not have been most impressive in Melbourne, but Djokovic and Nadal have been so far from the rest because of how brilliant they are. Djokovic’s backhand is one of the best strokes in the history of the sport and has won him many grand slams, yet in Melbourne it was actually off. Really probably the best two weeks of forehands that I ever saw him in his life. Throughout the tournament he was ultra-aggressive on the stroke and he struck it freely until the end.

Djokovic said his father thought he was posing for pictures with Serbian fans and said the situation was 'misinterpreted'

“Of course, it’s not pleasant for me to go through this with all the things that I had to deal with last year and this year in Australia. He thought he was taking a photo with somebody from Serbia. “That’s the first thing I want to say. “As my father put in a statement, we are against the war, we never will support any violence or any war. Then, of course, I was not pleased to see that. “I was not aware of it until last night.

Shortly after 35-year-old Novak Djokovic despatched another considerably younger player to win a 22nd Grand Slam title, his coach Goran Ivanisevic was asked ...

It's unbelievable, the level," said Ivanisevic. I missed my first three slices of the match. But I still feel there is time ahead of me. I was like 'all right, I'm going to start hitting my backhand, I'm not slicing well'. "He has made me a much better player. Executing against someone of his talent is another story. Getting our asses kicked is for sure a very good lesson every single time," he said. I was automatically on defence. "I don't see this as something annoying. His brain is working different." Whether Tsitsipas sincerely thinks that is a different matter. "His level is unbelievable.

Novak Djokovic has admitted that his Australian Open celebrations were limited on Sunday night due to several media commitments and dealing with 'doping ...

"As it stands today I am still signed in for the Dubai tournament, which is in a month's time. I didn't have the chance yet to celebrate as much as I would like to. Novak Djokovic has admitted that his Australian Open celebrations were limited on Sunday night due to several media commitments and dealing with 'doping control'.

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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.

Djokovic and Nadal both have 22 grand slam singles titles at the top of the men's all-time standings.

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. 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. He had three titles by the time Djokovic won his first in Australia in 2008 and was already on nine when the Serbian claimed his second.

“I have lost a lot of matches, a lot of tough ones, finals of Grand Slams where I should have won but I didn't. But as Michael Jordan used to say, people only ...

“We talk about the young guys who are great for the future of tennis. “If Rafa steps on the court at the French Open, for me he's always the favourite to win the tournament. But he's the same like if you are the football coach of Real Madrid, you need to have the pressure. Djokovic, who missed the US Open because of his refusal to be vaccinated, said: “I hope I can play in Indian Wells. Nick Kyrgios tweeted “we created a monster” in reference to the Aussies booting out Djokovic last year as he predicted the Wimbledon champion would win 28 Grand Slams. [Novak Djokovic](/latest/novak-djokovic) has revealed he is inspired by Michael Jordan as he seeks to make another comeback from adversity in the USA in March.

Novak Djokovic was overcome with emotion after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas to seal a record-extending 10th Australian Open title.

Only my team and my family know what we’ve been through in the last four, five weeks. “This has been one of the most challenging tournaments I’ve ever played in my life,” he admitted after overcoming Tsitsipas. He was getting so close to the record, and we know how much it means to him. "It’s been hard for him on court with his injury and today’s match was tight at the end of the last two sets," Henman told Eurosport. Djokovic shed tears in his players’ box following his straight sets victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on the Rod Laver Arena. It’s an accumulation of so many things: winning in a country where he was deported, and now he gets the opportunity.

The indomitable Serb notched up a 22nd grand slam at Melbourne Park on Sunday, a feat that puts him on par with friend and rival Rafael Nadal.

I don't have intentions to stop here. I really don't want to stop here. "At this stage of my career, these trophies are the biggest motivational factor of why I still compete.

Djokovic and Nadal both have 22 grand slam singles titles at the top of the men's all-time standings.

[Indian Wells](/topic/indian-wells) and Miami in March, but may choose to stay off the match courts until his favoured clay. 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. He had three titles by the time Djokovic won his first in Australia in 2008 and was already on nine when the Serbian claimed his second.

The Serbian equalled Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam titles by winning the Australian Open for the 10th time beating Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas in ...

This was Novak home court, and now we going next one to Rafa home court in this handball match of 22-22." The way he's taking care of his body, the way he approach about everything, the food, it's amazing. [Roger Federer](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/roger-federer) is also in the GOAT debate having won 20 Grand Slam titles and spent 310 weeks as world No.1 during his career which [ended last year](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/breaking-roger-federer-retires-tennis-28000407). "I've had the privilege to play a lot of high intensity matches. [Rafael Nadal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rafael-nadal) has also won 22 Grand Slam crowns including 14 [French Open](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/french-open) titles and will look to make it 15 victories at Roland Garros in May. It's been an unbelievable journey for you, I admire what you've done for sport and you make me a better player, so thank you."

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has an opportunity to assert himself as the GOAT of tennis and Aussie star Nick Kyrgios reckons the Federal ...

He will lead a crop of talented young players vying to stop Djokovic in grand slam events Great chance at the calendar slam this year IMO,' one fan posted. Djokovic has a record 10 Australian Open titles and has equaled Nadal on 22 grand slam trophies and still has plenty of petrol left in the tank to claim more With Federer retired and Nadal's career on the ropes, Djokovic now has clean air to claim a raft of grand slam titles as the next generation like Carlos Alcaraz, Casper Ruud and Holger Rune develop their games. Kyrgios then went on to say that Djokovic will ultimately finish on a staggering number of grand slam wins to assert himself as the undisputed GOAT. [Australian Open](/sport/australian_open/index.html) champion and grand slam title equal-record holder [Novak Djokovic](/sport/novak_djokovic/index.html) has an opportunity to assert himself as the GOAT of tennis and Aussie star [Nick Kyrgios](/sport/nick_kyrgios/index.html) reckons the Federal Government might be what inspires it.

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.

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.

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

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic now has loftier goals - including the 'untouchable' 50-year-old record set by the great Australian tennis star ...

Of course, 35 is not 25, even though I want to believe it is. He now hopes to win at least three more grand slam titles to overtake Margaret Court as the greatest of all time I don't have intention to stop here.' He is from other space. I really don't want to stop here. That's the case without a doubt.

Express Sport brings you all the reaction after Novak Djokovic won his 22nd Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday.

It did affect me, especially in the first week." Novak Djokovic is the Australian Open champion for the 10th time after brushing past Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's final. Express Sport is on hand to provide all the latest. A troublesome hamstring injury threatened to derail his title hopes, but he appeared to recover in the second week of the tournament, not dropping a single set against Alex de Minaur, Andrey Rublev, Tommy Paul or even Tsitsipas in the final. "You don't get points for grace in my book. Djokovic admitted that the whole saga from last year's tournament acted as inspiration for him to go all the way this time around. It's not ice skating." Novak Djokovic plans to "post some stuff" to prove the extent of the hamstring injury he endured throughout the Australian Open. Enjoy Nole!" There's still plenty of reaction to Djokovic's win at the Australian Open on Sunday. "Amazing achievement Nole @djokernole. Novak Djokovic wants to return to the Australian Open again after winning a record 10th title in Melbourne.