‘Poetic Justice’ – Fans thrilled as Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to win his 10th Australian Open title
It was also his 22nd Grand Slam title overall.
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Jan 29, 2023 6:30 pm
Novak Djokovic (Source: Twitter)
Novak Djokovic outclassed Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) in the final at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday and claimed his 10th Australian Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title overall. Djokovic climbed to his player’s box after the win to embrace his mother and broke down in uncontrollable tears, collapsing to the ground sobbing.
Djokovic’s father Srdjan was not present in the stands as he sparked controversy by posing with a fan carrying a Russian flag featuring Vladimir Putin’s face following his son’s quarter-final win.
With this win, Djokovic has returned to No. 1 in the ATP rankings and his winning streak at the hard-court tournament now reads a stunning 28 matches.
After not being allowed to compete in the Australian Open a year ago after being deported from the country because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19, the 35-year-old has made an incredible comeback.
Djokovic’s 10th trophy in Australia adds to the record he already held. His 22 major championships — which include seven from Wimbledon, three from the U.S. Open and two from the French Open — are tied with Rafael Nadal for the most by a man in the history of tennis.
Nadal, though, is set to slide down the rankings when they are released on Monday, in contrast to Djokovic, who will dethrone Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz and return to the top for the first time since June. Tsitsipas will climb one place to three.
Djokovic won his first Grand Slam in 2008
Djokovic won his first Grand Slam in 2008 at Rod Laver Arena while Tsitsipas burst on the scene in 2019 when he stunned defending champion Federer in the last 16.
Djokovic came into the match with his confidence high having won all nine of his previous Australian Open finals and with a 10-2 career advantage over the Greek.
Tsitsipas, in only his second Grand Slam final to Djokovic’s 33rd, appeared nervous, losing the first set in just 36 minutes.
Meanwhile, Twitter was abuzz with reactions on Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open victory. Here are some of the Tweets:
THE KING OF #AusOpen IS BACK! 👑 Witnessed some true GOAT material here! 🎾🐐 Another spectacular performance by @DjokerNole for his 22nd Grand Slam title! 🏆 БРАВО НОЛЕ, ПОНОСНИ СМО НА ТЕБЕ! 🇷🇸👏
@DjokerNole you are a legend. Not to mention the hero you have become to all unvaccinated people. You have fought through so much adversity to come out on top. I hope you know what an inspiration a legend a hero you are to so many people that have been discriminated against.
— lyn ross adult human female (@lynross10604653) January 29, 2023
Two greatest athelete of all time, one ended 2022 on high #Messi & one who started 2023 on high #Djokovic Different personalities but same goal "Dream Big".#NovakDjokovic𓃵#Messi𓃵
Many Congratulation to @DjokerNole for his 10th @AustralianOpen grand slam title ! We have seen you compete & beat the best ! Now when you are the best it’s even more heartening to see you beat the rest & the newest ! 🏆
Consciousness. Well done @DjokerNole . Stay human. We grow through, what we have been through. I always tell my boys, don't follow the crowd, stay conscious. https://t.co/lK79nWDlDb
The most important thing in this Australian Open 2023 was that Novak Djokovic never lost his dream: to win the tournament to be the NUMBER ONE OF THE WORLD again and to get 22 GRAND SLAMS.!! This is the best example to the young people.NEVER LOST THE DREAMS, BECAUSE YOU CAN DO IT
— ADOLFO JIMÉNEZ DEL RÍO. CONCEJAL DE VENTA DEL MORO (@adolfojd753) January 29, 2023
