Novak Djokovic equals Rafael Nadal, wins Australian Open for the 10th time
Serbia’s star tennis player Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open 2023 in men’s singles. He defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6(4) 7-6(5) in the match at Rod Laver Arena.
With this, Novak Djokovic has won the 10th Australian Open Championship of his career. He won the 22nd Grand Slam title of his career. Now he has equaled Rafael Nadal in terms of winning the most Grand Slams in men’s singles. During the final match of the Australian Open Championship, Djokovic played very well on some important occasions.
Struggled with injury during the tournament
During the tournament, he appeared pain free in the match on 23 January. Novak Djokovic has been fiercely targeted for this injury. After the match, Novak Djokovic lashed out at those who attacked him. Speaking to the media after his fourth-round win over de Minaur, 21-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic hit out at those who doubted his injury. He said that I stop doubting those people. If they doubt my injury then let them do it.
He said that questions are raised only when I am injured. While he is said to be injured when he is injured along with many other players. My injury is easily labeled as fake. I don’t think I need to prove anything to anyone.
Will get top ranking
With this great victory for Novak, he will again reach the top of the ATP rankings. Now his winning streak in hard court tournaments has increased to 28 matches. A year ago, he missed the Australian Open as he was deported from the country for not getting vaccinated for COVID-19. But since then the government’s restrictions have eased and the 35-year-old got a visa this time despite not getting vaccinated.
Djokovic had a record
Djokovic already had the record of winning nine Australian Open trophies to which he added one more title. His 22 major championships include seven Wimbledon, three US Open and two French Open trophies. Tsitsipas thus went 0-2 in major finals. He also lost to Djokovic in the 2021 French Open.
