Australian Open 2023 men’s singles final result - Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to win a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title and 10th in Melbourne

S. Tsitsipas vs N. Djokovic | Australian Open

Men's Singles | Final | 29.01.2023 | Rod Laver Arena

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S. Tsitsipas (3)

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N. Djokovic (4)

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Paul Hassall

Updated 29/01/2023 at 12:16 GMT

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12.15

'THE BIGGEST VICTORY OF MY CAREER CONSIDERING THE CIRCUMSTANCES'

"It was one of the most difficult tournaments of my career. Not playing last year, coming back this year... Only my team and my staff know what we've been through in recent weeks. This is perhaps the biggest win of my career."

Djokovic

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12.10

DJOKER PAYS TRIBUTE TO TSITSIPAS

The Serb picks up THAT trophy for a record-extending 10th time and acknowledges a good battle with the Greek.

He tells Stef that it definitely won't be his last Grand Slam (final) and that he still has lots of time - and more than him!

12.04

'THE GREATEST TO EVER HOLD A TENNIS RACQUET, FOR SURE'

Tsitsipas picks up his runner-up plate and then takes the mic:

"I don't know what to say. It speaks for itself what you have achieved so far. It's all in the numbers, congratulations. It's been an unbelievable journey for you, I admire what you have done for our sport. You make me a better player when I'm on court."

He goes on to state that Djokovic is the GOAT!

'I've never seen anything quite like that' - Henman and Mats on Djokovic's emotional response

12.00

Tears flow as Djokovic clinches 10th Australian Open title and 22nd Grand Slam

11.53

REPORT AND REACTION: DJOKOVIC TIES RAFAEL NADAL ON 22

Novak Djokovic has joined Rafael Nadal on 22 Grand Slam titles after a stylish victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas secured an unmatched 10th Australian Open crown.

Check out the Eurosport UK write-up below.

Emotional Djokovic downs Tsitsipas to join Nadal on 22 Slam titles

11.49

DJOKOVIC IN TEARS

The Serb celebrates with his team but then sits in his chair sobbing uncontrollably into a towel. He is SO emotional.

Remember, 12 months ago he was sensationally thrown out of the country as a result of his vaccination status.

Now, he's an Australian Open champion once again and no man has won more majors than him either.

11.42

GAME, SET AND MATCH! – DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 7-6 TSITSIPAS

History is made! Novak Djokovic clinches the tie-break by a 7-5 scoreline and with it wins a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title to move level with Rafael Nadal at the summit of the list of men with the most majors.

The straight sets success also seals a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown as he becomes only the second man to win 10 or more titles at the same Grand Slam (after Nadal with 14 at Roland Garros).

The icing on the cake for the 35-year-old Serb means he will start Monday back as World No.1 for the 374th week (also a record).

For Tsitsipas it was ultimately a disappointing occasion with his forehand failing to fire as he would have liked in what was his second appearance in a Grand Slam final.

He once again finishes as runner-up to Djokovic, but will start next week at No.3 in the rankings.

11.37

TIE-BREAK LATEST: DJOKOVIC 5-1 TSITSIPAS

There’s a familiar pattern as rock-solid Djoker seizes control in the tie break.

He opens with a big serve and then lands a return winner before Stef’s forehand misfires again - and again!

Title No.10 and 22 is incoming.

11.32

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 6-6 TSITSIPAS

Tsitsipas wins an all-court, lung-busting rally to start on the front foot and then lands two aces either side of a forehand miss to force the breaker.

Djokovic wins second set on tie-break after strong Tsitsipas challenge

11.28

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 6-5 TSITSIPAS

It’s just not happened enough on the return game for Tsitsipas.

Djokovic guarantees himself a spot in a tie break with another love hold.

Stef must once again keep his nerve to stay in the final.

'That was mighty' - Tsitsipas dominates in incredible second set tie-break rally

11.25

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 5-5 TSITSIPAS

Alarm bells ring for Stef as Djoker turns the screw from 30-0 down to move within two points of the title.

A huge serve and forehand combo put him back in the driving seat and the Greek finishes off the hold with a timely ace.

All square!

11.21

Watch as beautiful drop shot from Tsitsipas stuns Djokovic in final

11.20

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 5-4 TSITSIPAS

Djokovic opens another resounding clean hold with a drop shot and ends it with a crushing backhand winnerdown the line.

Tsitsipas will now serve to stay in the match.

11.16

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 4-4 TSITSIPAS

The forehand fires! Tsitsipas unleashes a trio of winners of his major shot and chucks in an ace on his way to a rapid love hold.

He’s heading into now or never territory for his hopes….

11.13

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 4-3 TSITSIPAS

That was too easy. Tsitsipas’ backhand return fails him miserably, but for the rest of the game Nole reels off the winners to clock up another love hold.

'Something got in his eyeline?' - Tsitsipas asks umpire about 'bright and white' distraction

11.10

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 3-3 TSITSIPAS

Does Stef still believe? It’s hard to say, but he is still trying to ignite his game. A sublime drop shot and a beauty of a backhand down the line are the pick of his points as he levels with a dominant game to 15.

11.09

'How on earth did he get that back?!' - Incredible defence from Djokovic in final

11.05

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 3-2 TSITSIPAS

Does Nole sense the finish line? He makes short work of a superb love hold to nudge the board in his favour once more.

11.02

Watch as noisy fan shouts out during key point in final between Djokovic and Tsitsipas

11.01

DJOKOVIC 6-3 7-6 2-2 TSITSIPAS

Djokovic threatens a second successive break at 15-30 but Stef slams the door shut with some clutch serving to tie the set at two apiece.

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