Number 1 in the world, Novak Djokovic, won the ninth Australian Open, a recording, and his 18th Grand Slam title, by overwhelming the Russian Daniil Medvedev (4) in three sets 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in less than two hours, this Sunday in Melbourne.
At 33, Djokovic is placed like this two titles from the palmares of trophies Grand Slam which they hold in common Roger Federer Yes Rafa Nadal. Meanwhile, Medvedev loses his second final in a “Grande” after US Open 2019.
The Serb, who won the third Australian Open in a row and gave up five sets on the way to the final, gave another proof of having left behind physical problems in the abdominal area that caused him concern throughout the tournament and especially in his match in the third round against the American Taylor Fritz.
“These two weeks have been a roller coaster for me,” he admitted Djoker. “I want to thank you Rod Laver Arena, the love story continues “, he told those close to him 7,400 spectators.
MedvedevMeanwhile he loses his second final in a ‘Big‘after US Open 2019, and its series of 20 consecutive victories.
“I wish I could make the game last longer and make it more interesting for you, but today was not the day, “he admitted Medvedev addressing the public.
The Russian will take the third place in the ranking on Monday ATP (for the first time on the world podium), behind his rival this Sunday, and the Spaniard Rafa Nadal (2º).
Between Djokovic Yes Nadal spread ten out of eleven the latest titles of Grand Slam (since Roland Garros 2018). Single Dominic Thiem, la US Open 2020, managed to snatch one from them.
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