So, that is the first Grand Slam of the year over and done with.

And it has been incredibly good to have tennis back and, even more crucially, have the fans back in the stadiums.

You can read all the reaction and analysis to Novak Djokovic's 18th major title over here.

And watch highlights on BBC One and this website from 13:50 GMT.

Fingers crossed, we will see you all at Roland Garros...

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You wouldn't bet against Djokovic getting to 20 Slams by the end of the year...

Wimbledon and the US Open, anyone?

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More from Novak Djokovic: "It has been a rollercoaster week for me. I am eternally grateful to my team for all their support and energy. I love you guys.

There are a lot of mixed feeling about what has happened in the last month or so with tennis palyers coming to Australia but I think when we draw a line at the end it was a succesful tournament.

"It wasn't easy but I think they should be proud of themseves for what they have put together and allowed us to come here.

"Rod Laver Arena, I love you each year more and more. The love affair keeps going. Thank you so much."

Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

Djokovic has had some bumps in the road but this puts the humiliation of the US Open last year firmly in the past.

He has great resilience and is able to overcome difficult moments in his life.

He's very much on track to catching Federer and Nadal, who must be feeling a little but uneasy watching this.

Two titles isn't that far away bit it's still an enormous amount of effort. It's astronomical what they put themselves through physically and mentally to do it.

Champion Novak Djokovic: "I would like to return nice words to Daniil. You're a class act and a great person. We used to spend more time together and practise together.

"You've not called me that much over the last two years. It was nice to see you were thinking good things about me,

"I really like him as a person off the court. On the court, he's definitely one of the toughest players I ever faced in my life. It's a matter of time that you will hold a Grand Slam for sure - if you don't mind waiting a few more years..."

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More from Daniil Medvedev: "Thanks to my wife and coach. It was not the best day today but thank you for being here with me for such a long time.

"Last but not least I would like to thank you guys for inviting us here. I really wanted to make this match longer and more entertaining for you, but today was not the day. Thank you for coming and supporting me."

Runner-up Daniil Medvedev: "Never easy to speak when you just lost a Grand Slam final, but I'll do my best!

"Congrats to Novak. Nine Slams in Australia is amazing and this won't be your last one. Just to tell you a small story, I first met Novak when I was 500 or 600 in the world. I thought OK, he's not going to speak to me, because he was world number one.

"I was really shy. He was talking to me like I was a friend. He's never changed - he's always been a great sport and a great friend."

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Presentation time!

Leon Smith
GB Davis Cup captain on BBC Radio 5 Live

You can imagine Djokovic's mindset for the rest of the season and where he wants to get to now he's got to 18 Grand Slam titles.

Daniil Medvedev did not play well at all.

Novak Djokovic was superb and never got down on himself.

That's why the Big Three are the Big Three.

Annabel Croft
Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

A breathtaking performance from Djokovic, supreme in every department.

His serve was outstanding and the way he pulled Medvedev into different positions got under the skin of Medvedev and suddenly we had this major meltdown down the other end of the court.

You have to admire his strength and resilience.

Djokovic does his traditional waving to the crowd before climbing up for a cuddle with his support box.

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Cross-court aims Medvedev - and misses!

Championship point, Djokovic.

"Please keep it fair, ladies and gentlemen," says the umpire as someone keeps yelling as Medvedev serves.

Medvedev also has a word with them as well, and then batters down a second serve that Djokovic can't return.

30-30.

Djokovic, at long last, misses a backhand.

15-30.

Into the net goes Medvedev's backhand.

0-30.