Australian Open day 14: Novak Djokovic wins 10th Melbourne title
The story of the final day of action from Melbourne Park.
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Novak Djokovic made history again at the Australian Open by winning his 10th title.
The Serbian defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6 (4) 7-6 (5) in the final to join Rafael Nadal at the top of the men’s standings on 22 grand slam titles.
He also overtakes Carlos Alcaraz to regain the world number one ranking.
Tweet of the day
Quote of the day
It's my time to aim for something like this. I don't see any reason to be lowering my expectations or my goals. I am born a champion. I can feel it in my blood.
Stat of the day
Czech mate
Czech duo Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova made it four grand slam titles from the last five tournaments in women’s doubles. They have not lost a slam match since the US Open in 2021.
Roll of honour
Men’s singles: Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
Women’s singles: Aryna Sabalenka
Men’s doubles: Rinky Hijikata and Jason Kubler (Australia)
Women’s doubles: Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova (Czech Republic)
Mixed doubles: Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos (Brazil)
Boys’ singles: Alexander Blockx (Belgium)
Girls’ singles: Alina Korneeva
Boys’ doubles: Learner Tien and Cooper Williams (USA)
Girls’ doubles: Renata Jamrichova (Slovakia) and Federica Urgesi (Italy)
Men’s wheelchair singles: Alfie Hewett (Great Britain)
Women’s wheelchair singles: Diede De Groot (Netherlands)
Men’s wheelchair doubles: Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid (Great Britain)
Women’s wheelchair doubles: Diede De Groot and Aniek Van Koot (Netherlands)
Quad wheelchair singles: Sam Schroder (Netherlands)
Quad wheelchair doubles: Sam Schroder and Niels Vink (Netherlands)