After breaking for the first time in. Doing so would allow him to tie Rafael Nadal, who won the title here last year, for the men’s record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles. 22 just under the right side of his collarbone and called this triumph “the biggest victory of my life.”. Matthew Futterman is a veteran sports journalist and the author of two books, “Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed” and “Players: How Sports Became a Business.” @mattfutterman, A version of this article appears in print on, Novak Djokovic Captures His 10th Australian Open Men’s Singles Title, https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/29/sports/tennis/djokovic-tsitsipas-australian-open.html. Tennis Australia confirmed that Djokovic had touched down. “But they also love a comeback story, and now Novak is a comeback story. Djokovic’s decision not to be vaccinated for the coronavirus has had big consequences, and returning to Australia after his forced exit on the eve of last year’s Australian Open would have been plenty to process on its own. “We welcome him back to Australia,” he told reporters. 317 Novak Djokovic won his 10th men's singles title victory at the Australian Open and also reclaimed the world No. Definitely," Djokovic professed to reporters. In December, The Sydney Morning Herald commissioned a national poll in which 41 percent of the respondents said he should not be allowed to stay in the country and play in the Australian Open. Catch the excitement and bet with Tipico! “Sometimes you have to explode.”. “I understand that it was a frustrating period for a lot of people around the world, particularly here in Australia for two years,” he said. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. But Djokovic’s arrival intensified the spotlight, and in April, the facility’s last detainees were released on short-term visas. He just finds ways to win points he needs. Such strategy was key to success in his semifinal win over Khachanov, where he struck 66 winners and just 34 unforced errors through four sets. He added that he had not spoken to French Open tournament director Amélie Mauresmo about the incident. But Tsitsipas, who would have become No. Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to win 10th Australian Open title and record-equaling 22nd grand slam By Aimee Lewis, CNN Updated 7:59 AM EST, Sun January 29, 2023 Link Copied!. I genuinely believe in what I'm able to produce.". It forced him to take the court wearing a thick strapping around the injured area until the final. Of course, 35 is not 25, even though I want to believe it is. Christopher Clarey has covered tennis and global sports for The Times and the International Herald Tribune for more than 25 years from bases in France, Spain and the United States. I don't think it can happen for me': Controversy follows Djokovic everywhere, Sabalenka stops Stephens to reach quarterfinals, Djokovic in quarters again, nears Alcaraz clash, Doubles team DQ'd as errant hit strikes ball girl, Swiatek sours on 'Bakery' after double-bagel win, As it happened: Djokovic, Tsitsipas to meet in men's final, Rybakina, Sabalenka to meet for Aussie crown. It’s probably a bad idea to bet against his taking that record from Federer, as he has so many others. Over his past two matches, Tsitsipas has won 44 more points than his opponent when points are held to four shots or fewer. "That's right. Unless there is a change in that policy, he will again miss a major tournament in Indian Wells, Calif., in March and the hardcourts swing this summer, which includes the U.S. Open. New to Kayo? “I don’t see this as a curse. A year after being deported days before the Australian Open started, Novak Djokovic lifted the 2023 Australian Open trophy with a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. He is either stubborn or a man of principle — and more likely both. "There's two choices -- leave or keep going," Djokovic said earlier in the tournament. The tournament takes place on 25 hard courts, including Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena. Del Potro, Jabeur among others who congratulate the Serbian. In the fourth round, Alex de Minaur, playing in front of a hometown crowd ready to cheer him into battle, won just five games. Assuming his right hamstring doesn't cause him problems, Djokovic will win this match in four entertaining sets. "But, of course, still, the job needs to be done on the court.". Novak Djokovic (No. Tsitsipas sprayed his shots long and into the net, allowing Djokovic to grab a 5-0 lead. Its large sign was covered by a dark tarpaulin, which seemed an appropriate metaphor: L’Affaire Djokovic was major news worldwide in January 2022, dominating conversation in the run-up to the year’s first Grand Slam event, which Djokovic has won nine times, a men’s tournament record. Like Federer, whose wife Mirka’s support on the home front and on the road with their young children allowed him to compete successfully on tour into his late 30s, Djokovic’s wife, Jelena, is giving him the same flexibility with their young son and daughter. Tensions have been rising in the past week in Kosovo, which declared independence from Serbia in 2008. After his first-round victory on Monday, Djokovic wrote “Kosovo is the [heart symbol] of Serbia. This is very good for the sport, to have competitors like him, to have champions like him. 1 ranking. Novak Djokovic asks the umpire to do something about a vocal member of the crowd during his second-round win over Enzo Couacaud. Novak Djokovic secures a 10th Australian Open title by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets. French Open 2023; Dates: 28 May-11 June Venue: . History is on his side, too. Watch the extended highlights of Stefanos Tsitsipas v Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open 2023.Subscribe to keep up with the latest from the A. Should the match extend into a third or fourth hour, the strain could prove decisive. Paul won his last match on Tuesday in the quarterfinals over Ben Shelton 7-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. Djokovic, who said he would have withdrawn if this were not a Grand Slam tournament, said he did not practice on any of the off days. Djokovic took a medical timeout midway through the second set against Couacaud, after pulling up gingerly on a missed return of serve. Aryna Sabalenka gave a statement of her intent at the Australian Open by powering past Belinda Bencic to reach the quarter-finals. MELBOURNE, Australia -- After Novak Djokovic's dominant fourth-round Australian Open win over Alex de Minaur, the 21-time Grand Slam champion was asked about the other seven men remaining in the draw. Discovery Company. In his semifinal win over Khachanov, he had three foot faults and was given two time violations before the second set had been completed. The extent of Djokovic's left hamstring injury won't be revealed by his camp so long as he's still in contention for the title, but his detractors will no doubt raise the same queries should he continue his winning run, particularly after such a dominant performance against de Minaur. However, Australian border officials said he did not meet the requirements to be exempted from strict vaccination rules and he was detained for five days while pursuing an ultimately fruitless legal appeal. They meet in Friday's semifinals. Anyone can read what you share. Dita Alangkara/Associated Press By Matthew Futterman Jan. 29,. And however full circle it all felt in Melbourne on Sunday night, Djokovic is hardly done searching for more titles, more ways to win. Alcaraz, the reigning US Open champion, is bidding for a maiden Roland-Garros semi-final, while Tsitsipas was a finalist in Paris two years ago, and led Djokovic by two-sets-to-love before falling to the Serb in five. “He is from outer space,” Ivanisevic said of Djokovic, who became even more aggressive because of his injury, smacking his forehand whenever he saw a chance to end a point quickly. The 2023 Australian Open odds are set for the men's and women's finals, with No. And finally, if his first six matches in Melbourne are any indicator, Tsitsipas will have the vast majority of support in the final. Watch the extended highlights of Grigor Dimitrov v Novak Djokovic in the third round of the Australian Open 2023.Subscribe to keep up with the latest from th. He was about to be deported by the Australian government and miss the tournament after arriving in the country unvaccinated for the coronavirus and losing his final legal appeal. Paul has not won a title on hard courts over the past year, putting up a 28-14 record on that surface. The Serbian defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5) in the championship match at Melbourne Park to claim his 66th 'Big Title', which encompasses trophies at Grand Slam championships, the Nitto . 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In addition to gaining pole position to surge past the injured star Nadal on the career Grand Slam list — and in the GOAT debate — Djokovic also reclaimed the top spot in the world rankings, making him, at 35, the second-oldest player to reach that rarefied realm, behind only Roger Federer, who was nearly 37 during his last stint on top of the tennis world. I asked Djokovic on Saturday if that was motivation. Djokovic wants the lead and as many majors as he can get before time and younger men inevitably deprive him of the opportunity. Only 30 percent clearly supported his participation, and another 29 percent said they did not have a strong opinion on the matter. But those mixed feelings have not been noticeable (or audible) during his matches so far, and he was relaxed enough Friday night to dance on changeovers and wiggle as he waited to return Kyrgios’s serve. 35) in the semifinals of the Australian Open on Thursday, January 26. In an interview last week with Australia’s Channel Nine network, Djokovic said he understood the anger of Australians after he was initially cleared to enter the country. In fact, the last time Djokovic lost at Rod Laver Arena, Tsitsipas was barely ranked in the world's top 100. "I was very emotional, honestly, coming into the court, with the reception that I received. Djokovic returned to the court after undertaking an extended medical timeout but was significantly hampered in his movement. On Sunday, Tsitsipas’s best shot, the forehand, too often cracked under Djokovic’s pressure, and sometimes it seemed as if it cracked simply at the prospect of Djokovic’s pressure. But in the year that has passed since then, things have changed. There are some serious parallels between what happened two years ago and what looks to be transpiring here in 2023. Tennis odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. "I've been taking a lot of anti-inflammatory pills to try and mask the pain. Djokovic, whose father was born in Kosovo, said this week that he felt obliged to “give my support to our people and to the entirety of Serbia.”, Kosovan Olympic Committee calls for disciplinary action against Novak Djokovic. A large Greek contingent have been turning out each time Tsitsipas takes to Rod Laver Arena, and the same can be expected again on Sunday. It's hardly a shock decider. All Rights Reserved. The 24-year-old has dropped just three sets en route to the final and is fitter than he was 18 months ago when he made his French Open run. Much of Tsitsipas' success this fortnight at Melbourne Park has come as a byproduct of his aggressiveness. The recently retired Roger Federer isn't here, but the 20-time major champion, who many believe to be the greatest player of all time, boasts a startling feat of never once retiring hurt from a tennis match. Djokovic is hunting a record-equaling 22nd major title, while Tsitsipas will look to become the first person from Greece to win a Grand Slam. Sign up for the For The Win newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Can you spot the copperhead snake perfectly hidden in plain sight? Ahead of the tournament, he aggravated his hamstring. He heard the noise on social media questioning whether the leg had ever been hurt at all, and shot back that no one ever questioned the validity of other players’ injuries — an unsubtle reference to the always banged-up Nadal. 5 player in the world -- stressed that he does not hold any feelings of resentment against the nation despite his treatment by authorities. But the reality for Tsitsipas is that Djokovic won that first Grand Slam title in 2008 in Melbourne at age 20 and won four more majors before he turned 25. "I'm very grateful for the kind of energy and reception, love and support I got last night.". While his serve has been reliable, Djokovic is once again doing the damage on his return games. A reporter was quick to correct him: "You beat him in Roland Garros [2021]. In October, Australian Open director Craig Tiley said that Djokovic would be "welcome" at the event in 2023, as long as the government approved his visa. Against Djokovic, those mistakes will almost certainly be punished. Why is he allowed to come in when many people aren’t able or allowed to come from wherever they are around the world to their own country? The feat is even more noteworthy given how much tennis Djokovic has had to miss in the last year. Paul looked set to provide a real test in the semifinals, but after winning the first set 7-5, Djokovic coughed up just three more games for the match. Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. The semifinal match against Paul was somewhat of an anomaly with Djokovic making an uncharacteristic 39 unforced errors, though most came early in the match. “Would I prefer it didn’t happen? Djokovic tweaked his left hamstring against Daniil Medvedev in the semifinal of the Adelaide International earlier this month, clutching at the muscle before calling for a medical timeout. How Russia's invasion of Ukraine has impacted tennis, The KOC claimed that the 22-time grand slam champion had “yet again promoted the Serbian nationalist propaganda and used the sport platform to do so,” thereby raising “the level of tension and violence between the two countries, Kosovo and Serbia.”, However, the ITF said that players’ conduct at a grand slam is governed by the grand slam rulebook of the relevant organizer, in which there is “no provision … that prohibits political statements.”. “If I do hold the grudge, probably if I’m not able to move on, I wouldn’t be here,” he said. He had not only managed to overcome Fritz, but somehow he orchestrated four more victories en route to a record ninth Australian Open title. The Park Hotel’s future remains unclear, but Djokovic has no doubt upgraded his accommodations in 2023, and though he has been playing with a nagging hamstring injury, he has been moving well enough to be rightfully considered a strong favorite to win again in Melbourne. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. “Personally, it was a very difficult period, but I was more concerned about our team and staff who were impacted indirectly and in some cases directly impacted by some of the extreme negativity and blame game that went on. At this year's Australian Open, he is winning 40% of points when his opponent hits a first serve (ranked third), and 60% when they hit a second serve (ranked fifth). It felt like a cycle was ending. That's what I'm going to do," Djokovic said. Published June 4, 2023 Updated June 5, 2023, 12:27 p.m. I’m very grateful for the kind of energy and reception, love and support I got.”. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. “His brain is working different.”. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: tennis | pageType: stories | On hard courts over the past year, Djokovic has won 30.9% of his return games and 92.1% of his service games. But when Djokovic's name was announced to a capacity crowd at Rod Laver Arena on Day 2, he was there, sporting a significant amount of strapping on his left thigh and hamstring, but nevertheless ready to battle first-round opponent Roberto Carballes Baena. In his previous tournament (the Adelaide International 2) on January 10, Paul played Jack Draper in the round of 16 and was eliminated 4-6, 4-6. “I still have lots of motivation; let’s see how far it takes me,” he said. The netted volley that would have given him a chance to break Djokovic’s serve at 4-3. © 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. After missing last year’s tournament when he was deported for being unvaccinated for Covid-19, the Serb beat Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece in straight sets to win his 22nd Grand Slam title. “He’s the greatest that has ever held a tennis racket,” Tsitsipas said of Djokovic as he held his runner-up plate once more. Craig Tiley, the Australian Open tournament director and chief executive of Tennis Australia, has remained in his post along with his core support team. Chasing excellence is hard enough; chasing it through adversity, whatever its provenance, is harder still. “Over the years I’ve been really fortunate to start very strong in Australia and I love playing there,” the world number five said in Dubai last week after ending 2022 with a record-equalling sixth ATP Tour Finals crown. By Damien McCartney29 Jan 2023 11:52. Djokovic’s deportation was major news in January 2022, but a year later, the Grand Slam tournament, country and sport seem eager to move on. The Observer Australian Open 2023 This article is more than 3 months old Novak Djokovic fends off Dimitrov and pain to reach Australian Open last 16 Hamstring hampers Djokovic in 7-6. But Sunday will surely occupy a category apart. His reference to the “entirety of Serbia” reflects the policy of the Serbian government, which still considers Kosovo to be an integral part of its territory and has not recognized the country’s independence. But a year later, the city, country and sport seem eager to move on while getting back to tennis as usual. I have a lot of confidence that the fans will react how we hope they will react.”. Updated 6-keys: media/spln/tennis/reg/free/stories, at Keeping the points short won't just see him win more of them, but will also frustrate Djokovic as he won't be able to settle into rallies. Deported a year ago and unable to play in 2022’s first Grand Slam tournament, Djokovic deeply felt this major title, his 22nd, calling it “a huge relief.”. I think he has never played a final," questioned Djokovic. Rafael Nadal is the men’s singles reigning champion and Ashleigh Barty is the women’s singles reigning champion. Line-scraping first serves that give him the first point of his service games. Either way, it's a fascinating subtext to Sunday's Australian Open men's final when Djokovic and Tsitsipas step out onto Rod Laver Arena and battle for the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images), have been rising in the past week in Kosovo. Bet now! CNN Sans ™ & © 2016 Cable News Network. Djokovic pleads for heckler to be removed (1:12), Djokovic's injury is proving troublesome -- but he can never be written off, Coco Gauff looks to reclaim the magic of last year's French Open, Djokovic faces Alcaraz in French semis showdown. It was nine-time champion Djokovic's first Australian Open match for two years after he was deported last year .
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