Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic will play for his 10th Australian Open title and a record-tying 22nd Grand Slam championship after defeating American Tommy Paul, 7-5, 6-1, ...

It's a childhood dream to be capturing the No. It's a Grand Slam final, I'm fighting for the No. “After that I started swing through the ball more, so I’m just really pleased to get through (to) another final.” He has improved a lot over the years. I had no intention of being caught up in this.](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/01/1459323348.jpg) “Well, I won that match so my recollections are very positive,” Djokovic said. But the match turned with Paul serving at 5-6, 30-0 when he failed to hold. A statement from Victoria Police has confirmed all four men were evicted from the event. [said](https://nypost.com/2023/01/27/novak-djokovics-dad-srdjan-djokovic-responds-to-putin-flag-video/): “I am here to support my son only. The winner of the final will become world No. Djokovic’s mother, Dijana, and brother, Djordje, were in his box, while there was an empty seat where his father had been sitting. Djokovic leads Tsitsipas 10-2, but the Greek has a 2-1 advantage on outdoor hard courts.

Novak Djokovic remains on course to win a record-equaling 22nd grand slam title after beating American Tommy Paul in straight sets in the Australian Open ...

After that I was swinging through the ball more and I am just pleased to get through another final.” Djokovic holds the record for the most time spent as the world No. Long rallies and you could feel the heavy legs in the first set but I was fortunate to hold my nerves. It’s a grand slam final, I’m fighting for the No. 5 in the world, the Serb played a limited schedule in 2022 because of his decision not to be vaccinated against Covid-19. “I just see no downside or negativity in what I’m trying to do out there,” Tsitsipas said. Djokovic was able to correct the skid and close out the opening set. It might not go the way I want it to, but I put 110 percent out there.” I know what’s expected and I have been in so many positions in my career,” he said in his on-court interview immediately afterwards. The final is set to be a thrilling encounter and whoever wins will be crowned the new men’s world No.1. But, Paul – the huge underdog after a dream run to the semifinal – fought back by breaking Djokovic’s serve twice to level the set at 5-5. “Long live the Russia,” he says.

With his father choosing not to attend Rod Laver Arena, Novak Djokovic wins his semifinal in straight sets to book a berth in Sunday night's tournament ...

Paul got on the board in the third by holding serve in the fifth game, however Djokovic could not be stopped on his way to securing a straight-sets win. The third set was one-way traffic, with Djokovic snaring a double-break as he leapt out to a 4-0 advantage. The chant resumed after Djokovic broke Paul's serve in the next game to claim the first set, with the former world number one pumping his left fist in the air as if he was conducting the crowd's response. Djokovic was able to stem the tide in the 11th game when he held, as his fans chanted his nickname 'Nole' around the centre-court stadium. It was during the seventh game — when he had a set point — that Djokovic let his emotions boil over after he got involved in a dispute with chair umpire Damien Dumusois over his use of a towel between points. Djokovic appeared nervous in the opening game of the first set, as Paul twice had a break point on his opponent's serve.

The 35-year-old is scything his way through the Australian Open in a haze of righteous fury after being deported a year ago.

He remains, for example, a disciple of the wellness guru Chervin Jafarieh, who has a podcast with the amazingly terrible/brilliant name Wake The Fake Up, who starts each day with an hour and a half of trampolining followed by a mouthful of “longevity mushrooms”, and who basically wants to sell you his wellness products via Novak’s Instagram page. Is this all forbidden fruit, a tennis version of the good bits with the devil in Paradise Lost that you’re not supposed to enjoy? Is it wrong, is it weak, is it politically suspect to appreciate the dark pleasure in this revenger’s story, the extraordinary dramatic arc? Now, a year on, we have this, a 35-year-old scything his way through the tournament in a haze of righteous fury. By the end Djokovic was playing at something close to his most irresistible pitch, a level of intensity and precision where the opponent basically becomes irrelevant, an ominous prospect for Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday afternoon. And yet aged 35 he is now on the verge of completing one of the most mind-bogglingly cinematic narrative arcs in sporting history.

Novak Djokovic will compete for his 10th Australian Open title on Sunday after a near-flawless performance against American Tommy Paul at Rod Laver Arena on ...

Djokovic confronted the chair umpire in frustration, breaking his laser-sharp focus, the resultant lapse in concentration of which Paul pounced on. “No, of course, you’re not as fresh as at the beginning of the tournament, that’s for sure. But this year, with his lack of confidence in his movement and his defensive capabilities, he’s gone bigger. “It’s great. “The last time he won here - last time he played here - two years ago, the forehand, the backhand, they were every bit as good as he needed (though not as fast). Tsitsipas is searching for his first grand slam title, while Djokovic will be hunting a record-equaling 22nd major title.

'It has got to me': Djokovic's admission as dad 'misused' by pro-Russia protesters.

I just don’t think there’s going to be any conflict on and off the court in terms of the crowd. “My family has lived through the horror of war, and we wish only for peace. He was misused in this situation by this group of people. “He was passing through, made a photo, it has escalated. “It was unfortunate that the misinterpretation of what happened yesterday has escalated to such a high level. Unfortunately some of the media has interpreted that in a really wrong way. But I hope people understand that there was absolutely no intention whatsoever to support any kind of war initiatives or anything like that. As my father put in a statement, we are against the war, we never will support any violence or any war. But it is what it is. That’s what he thought. I was not aware of it till last night. We know how devastating that is for the family, for people in any country that is going through the war.

Novak Djokovic has secured a record-extending 10th Australian Open men's final appearance with another masterclass on the court he has made his own.

“I was two-sets-to-love down and I think it was the first time that I came back from two-sets-to-love down in a grand slam final ... It was the story of Paul’s night. Let the better player win. He has improved over the years. After 24 unforced errors in a rollercoaster opening set, Djokovic committed only six in set two, then broke Paul twice more to start the third set to put paid to his foe. From five-all in the first set, he faced at least one break point in five of his next six service games and earned none himself outside a crucial third game in the second set. It always is with Stefanos. I’m just really pleased to get through another final.″ Not for the first time – not even the first time this fortnight – Team Djokovic came under fire, the focus firmly on his father, who wittingly or not posed with pro-Vladimir Putin supporters after the Rublev win. I actually think he’s one of the most interesting guys on the tour, with his interests off the court and his hairstyle and all. [The winner between Djokovic and Tsitsipas](https://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/djokovic-feeling-no-pain-inflicting-plenty-of-it-20230125-p5cfis.html) will also replace Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz as the world’s No.1 player, [with the latter chasing his maiden grand slam title](https://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/forget-paris-is-djokovic-playing-mind-games-with-tsitsipas-20230124-p5cf3r.html) and the former going for a record-equalling 22nd overall. “We both had heavy legs in the first set and towards the end I was fortunate to kind of hold my nerves,” Djokovic said.

Djokovic's father Srdjan was unwittingly recorded on Wednesday night while posing for photographs with pro-Vladimir Putin activists outside Rod Laver Arena ...

“I hope to have him. “He was passing through, made a photo, it has escalated. Unfortunately, some of the media have interpreted that in a really wrong way. He was misused in this situation by this group of people. He went out to celebrate with my fans, and that’s it. In a statement on Friday Srdjan made no reference to what he says on the video. “My father, my whole family and myself have been through several wars during the ’90s. The invasion has gone on for almost 12 months and thousands of civilians have been killed, according to the United Nations. Then, of course, I was not pleased to see that. It has got to me, of course, as well. Serbian journalists and now Novak Djokovic have since said the translation was wrong. He appeared to say: “long live the Russians”, igniting a firestorm of international media coverage.

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I had no intention of being caught up in this. “I wish for a great match and I will be cheering for my son, as always.” But Srdjan Djokovic says he had no intention in being caught up in the situation.

Nine-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic defends his father, after he was filmed standing with a group displaying a banned Russian flag that was ...

I hope to have him. It has got to me, of course, as well." [We] just didn't know how things will play out, I guess. But I hope people understand that there was absolutely no intention whatsoever to support any kind of war initiatives or anything like that. He moved on." That's what he thought.

Djokovic will play for his 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas. Will his father, Srdjan, be in his usual seat in the stands to cheer ...

He has won four of the last six Grand Slams he has played and is often most dangerous when facing adversity. Despite wobbling in the third set with the finish line in sight, Tsitsipas came out strong in the fourth set and cruised into his second Grand Slam final, a test he said he has never been more ready for, especially with the Greek-Australian Mark Philippoussis helping his father coach. The atmosphere is likely to be even more spirited on Sunday against Tsitsipas, who is a local favorite because of Australia’s significant Greek population, among the largest in the world outside of Greece and the United States. At 4-4 in the second set, Tsitsipas turned a tight match, scrambling for a series of overheads and winning the 22-shot rally with a rolling forehand winner to break Khachanov’s serve, then clinched the set in the next game. “We are against the war, we never will support any violence or any war,” he said. “Even if it doesn’t work, I’m very optimistic and positive about any outcome, any opponent that I have to face. Djokovic jumped out to an early 5-1 lead, but after he complained to the chair umpire about a fan who was harassing him he fell into a temporary funk. He appeared on a glide pattern to yet another Australian Open men’s singles title and the 22nd Grand Slam title of his career. “So there is no disruption to tonight’s semifinal for my son or for the other player, I have chosen to watch from home.” The organization noted Srdjan Djokovic’s decision not to attend the match. Djokovic, Serbia’s favorite son and most famous citizen, will play for his 10th Australian Open championship on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, but the glide pattern is officially over. Djokovic will play for his 22nd Grand Slam title on Sunday against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Novak Djokovic launched a fierce defence of his father, saying "misinterpretation" has escalated the situation. He says he hopes his father is courtside for ...

"I hope to have him. "There was no intention ... Unfortunately some of the media has interpreted that in a really wrong way," Djokovic said. "As my father put in a statement, we are against the war, we never will support any violence or any war. He went out to celebrate with my fans. It's not something that I want or need. I was not aware of it until last night. If Tennis Australia is serious, it will take away his accreditation, it will not allow him back in." "Tennis Australia needs to take a principled position. That's what he thought. "It's no different here. Then, of course, I was not pleased to see that.

ATPTour.com looks back at six epic matches between Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Earning the second of four consecutive Top 10 wins in Toronto, Tsitsipas opened this ATP Head2Head series with a victory that helped propel him into stardom. Djokovic cruised to the opening set, but Tsitsipas claimed the second with his first break, then saw home an early advantage in the decider. I wasn't really thinking too much in the future, and I think that helped a lot." Tsitsipas improved to 2-1 in this young rivalry with a stirring comeback to earn his first win against a reigning World No. In a match played across two days in Rome, Tsitsipas slept on a set-and-a-break lead before Djokovic began to find his footing on the clay. With new life, Tsitsipas continued to pummel his groundstrokes and attack the Djokovic backhand. With his first comeback from two-sets-to-love in a major final, Djokovic won his 19th Slam title and his second in Paris. But Djokovic left the court after losing the second set and emerged as a "different player", shifting the match decisively when play resumed. Djokovic's dominant serving made the difference, as he won 84 per cent (41/49) of his first-serve points and did not face a break point in the first or third set. He did not face a break point in the final three sets, controlling each one behind an early break. Djokovic extended his winning streak to eight straight matches against Tsitsipas with this gutsy victory, claiming the final four points of the match after falling behind by a mini-break in the decisive tie-break. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings.

Serb has looked as dominant as ever but sleeping on his opponent's storming season would be a misstep in Melbourne.

Tsitsipas knows how well he can serve, how he can dominate the baseline with his forehand and use his athleticism and deft touch to stay with Djokovic in the cat-and-mouse exchanges to come. They have clearly helped produce his best tennis and the prospect of achieving history under these circumstances, as the first Greek grand slam champion and No 1, means even more to him than if it were anywhere else. For two sets he showed all of his colours, from his resilience to snatch the first set tiebreak, to the level he maintained in consolidating it. Aside from the possibility of Djokovic’s hamstring derailing him, a final against Tsitsipas was clearly the biggest threat. [fourth-round demolition of Alex de Minaur](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jan/23/australian-open-tennis-novak-djokovic-blasts-past-de-minaur-and-into-quarter-finals), Novak Djokovic discussed a field that contained no other grand slam champion in the draw. Djokovic identified Stefanos Tsitsipas as the most experienced player left, but as he spoke of the various milestones in Tsitsipas’s career, Djokovic’s memory failed.

Stefanos Tsitsipas doesn't face an impossible task in the Australian Open men's final because, of course, there is no such thing on a tennis court.

It’s his backhand side that seems to break down in crucial moments, and Djokovic will be aware of that. John Millman is a Channel Nine tennis ambassador. They know you can’t go toe-to-toe with him from the baseline and expect to win. He’s a Ferrari out there right now. Djokovic is on a mission to be the greatest men’s tennis player of all-time, and I expect him to bolster that case on Sunday night. He boasts an insane 45-2 win-loss record, excluding Laver Cup, since the Rome Masters before last year’s French Open.

Here's what you need to know about Djokovic's match with Tsitsipas, including broadcast information and start time.

Andy Murray He beat former world No. Djokovic's record in Melbourne is nearly spotless. The match will likely take around three to four hours to complete. That marked the only Grand Slam final appearance for Tsitsipas before this tournament. Now, he has a chance to add another broken record to his glittering collection.

John McEnroe is backing his pre-event tip Novak Djokovic to win the Australian Open final, but feels there will be added pressure of equalling Rafael Nadal.

And he wants to be considered as the greatest, have all the possible records, especially the Grand Slam one. “I mean obviously it also depends on how Rafa will feel physically, if he can win again the French Open. “From what I heard, he still wants to play a couple of years. With the Roger Federer era now over, the Grand Slam record in the men's game is a battle between Nadal and Djokovic. “To me, it's a no-lose situation because if Novak wins, he'll tie Rafa, we can talk about that on our way to the French Open, what's gonna happen there, and so on. [Robson hails 'phenomenal Aus Open for Brits' after Hewett double and Murray heroics](https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/australian-open/2023/laura-robson-hails-phenomenal-australian-open-for-brits-after-alfie-hewett-double-and-andy-murray-he_sto9357875/story.shtml) [What is the prize money for Australian Open 2023? 1 spot, but of course there is the 22nd Slam to catch Rafa. Djokovic is the overwhelming favourite to win his 22nd Grand Slam and return to world No. "I picked Novak to win the tournament before the event,” McEnroe said. “Not only he can retake the No. “I will say Novak in four sets will be my pick. But still, it will take him a lot to overcome Novak, maybe too much.

The men's singles championship is on the line tonight as Stefanos Tsitsipas chases a breakthrough victory against nine-time winner Novak Djokovic.

How he handles the occasion is a question on the lips of tennis observers, given he is playing in only his second final of a major, while Djokovic is in his 33rd decider. Tsitsipas has the ability to win a major, with a solid serve, excellent groundstrokes and versatility in his game plan. The hamstring injury does not seem to be troubling the 35-year-old, but it remains to be seen how his preparation for the final has been affected by the emotional toll he has encountered in the wake of his father's incident. He has stepped up a gear in the second week of the tournament, and his form is arguably as strong as it was during his nine successful Melbourne Park campaigns. The match will be broadcast on Nine and 9HD (channel 90), or in certain parts of Australia a portion of the match may be on GEM (channel 92). Facing the Greek is a player regarded as one of the greatest to step foot on a court: Novak Djokovic.