Summary

  • Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5) to win his 10th Australian Open

  • Djokovic equals Rafael Nadal's men's record of 22 Grand Slam titles

  • Serb will become world number one on Monday

  • Tsitsipas still waiting for first major

  1. Postpublished at 09:56 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Pat Cash
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Every once in a while Tsitsipas is throwing in an unforced error, but they are reducing rapidly. There is a little bit of frustration for Djokovic, knowing that Tsitsipas is starting to hit the lines.

  2. Postpublished at 09:56 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Melbourne Park

    Barely a glance up from Tsitsipas when Djokovic tumbles. Nor when the Serb drops his racquet again after the next point and assesses his hand.

    Not engaging and focusing solely on what he must do from his end of the court.

    Djokovic on the floorImage source, Getty Images
  3. Postpublished at 09:55 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Tsitsipas 3-6 4-3 Djokovic*

    Djokovic exchanges stern words with his team after a gutsy Tsitsipas winner puts him ahead, and the Greek whips up the crowd as he holds his nerve to hold for 4-3.

    He's showing some serious fight here in what you suspect is a crucial second set. Will he get his reward?

  4. Postpublished at 09:54 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    *Tsitsipas 3-6 3-3 Djokovic

    Positive play from Tsitsipas sets up a smash at the net to put him within reach of the hold, but some great defence from Djokovic keeps him in the rally long enough to see Tsitsipas miss a routine volley. Deuce. More pressure.

  5. Postpublished at 09:52 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    *Tsitsipas 3-6 3-3 Djokovic

    It has been much better from Stefanos Tsitsipas, but here comes Novak Djokovic once again.

    Tsitsipas takes his time to calm himself before serving at 15-30 after a miss lets Djokovic in, but he responds as his opponent takes a tumble at the back of the court.

    Djokovic on the floorImage source, Getty Images
  6. Postpublished at 09:50 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Melbourne Park

    The mood is ever so slightly turning.

    Suddenly Tsitsipas has a bit more belief.

    A steely look is across the Greek's face as he waves his racquet towards his fans.

    They have rediscovered their voices, too.

    But if anyone knows how to snatch away any hope it is Djokovic...

  7. Postpublished at 09:50 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    *Tsitsipas 3-6 3-3 Djokovic

    That 0-15 is as good as it gets for Stefanos Tsitsipas in game six.

    Novak Djokovic is maintaining an extremely high level, as you'd expect, and serves his way to safety. The Serb has won over 90% of the points on his first serve so far - he's not letting Tsitsipas have anything easy.

  8. Postpublished at 09:46 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Tsitsipas 3-6 3-2 Djokovic*

    The clock ticks over into a second hour of play on Rod Laver Arena, as Stefanos Tsitsipas demonstrates his growing confidence with a stunning drop shot for the first point on the Djokovic serve.

  9. Postpublished at 09:45 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Pat Cash
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Tsitsipas is just trying to do with his best with his backhand. He knows he has to do more with his forehand, but that's where the pressure is.

    Djokovic is getting most of these first serves back at full strength and stretch.

    Novak Djokovic stretches to hit a backhandImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 09:44 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Tsitsipas 3-6 3-2 Djokovic*

    Djokovic reaches deuce thanks to a Tsitsipas double fault, but the Greek keeps his composure to settle back in and get the job done.

    A sweet forehand finds its mark and Tsitsipas edges 3-2 up.

  11. Postpublished at 09:42 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    *Tsitsipas 3-6 2-2 Djokovic

    Huge roar from Tsitsipas, and his first real show of emotion. He forces the error to recover to 30-30. These feel like huge moments in this match as the Greek attempts to strike back.

    Stefanos TsitsipasImage source, Getty Images
  12. Postpublished at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Pat Cash
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Novak is really keen. He has been doing really well on the first point, He knows Tsitsipas is coming back at him.

  13. Postpublished at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    *Tsitsipas 3-6 2-2 Djokovic

    That was an encouraging game for Tsitsipas, finally making some progress on Djokovic's serve. He must stay focused to set up another chance, but a loose forehand flies wide for 15-30.

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    Get Involvedpublished at 09:39 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

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    Adam: Was there one person who doubted that Novak would win this? An amazing tennis player and his fitness levels are unreal. Not much fun for the sport when you know the winner before the tournament begins, but I guess that's greatness

    DjokovicImage source, Getty Images
  15. Postpublished at 09:38 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    *Tsitsipas 3-6 2-2 Djokovic

    Tsitsipas battles with all his will but he eventually succumbs to Djokovic's pressure and the Serb hammers a forehand out of reach.

    The Greek then completely mis-hits from mid-court as the nine-time champion turns the game around. An ace seals the hold.

  16. Postpublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Tsitsipas 3-6 2-1 Djokovic*

    Over to Novak Djokovic once again. We're whizzing through games at the minute.

    For the first time in this match, Tsitsipas reaches 15-15 on the Serb's serve - and now the Greek has half a chance as Djokovic goes wide.

  17. Postpublished at 09:34 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Annabel Croft
    Former British number one on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It looks to me as if Djokovic has done some meditation. This is very different body language today. The whole energy of what he brought to the court in the past few matches is very different today. He looks very calm and composed.

  18. Postpublished at 09:33 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    David Law
    Commentator on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Tsitsipas is starting to play a bit now. These are baby steps, but important ones.

  19. Postpublished at 09:32 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

    Tsitsipas 3-6 2-1 Djokovic*

    Stefanos Tsitsipas pummels a forehand deep into the court which leaves an outstretched Djokovic unable to make a clean connection and the Greek can edge clear at 30-0.

    More cheers of delight from the Greek's support. He's hitting cleanly at the start of this set and a cheeky sliced drop shot gets the better of Djokovic as he responds with a love hold of his own. Quality tennis from both players.

    Stefanos TsitsipasImage source, Getty Images
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    Get Involvedpublished at 09:30 Greenwich Mean Time 29 January 2023

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    Justin: A brilliant display by Novak, but the lack of competition and the fact that the game has been reduced to "who gets the most Slams" can't be healthy for tennis as a whole.