On top of the Grand Slam crown, the winner between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas will claim the world No. 1 ranking. AusOpen AO2023
, in which Djokovic came back from two sets down to snatch the title and leave Greek Tsitsipas heartbroken.“I think he has never played a finals, am I wrong?” Djokovic asked incredulous reporters this week.At 35, Djokovic needs one major title to draw level with 36-year-old Nadal’s 22 in the all-time Grand Slam race.
Whoever wins will take the world No. 1 ranking from Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who missed the tournament through injury. They will rival the army of Serbian supporters who have gorged on Djokovic’s success since his first title at Melbourne Park as a 20-year-old in 2008.With a huge serve, thumping groundstrokes and comfort on all areas of the court, Tsitsipas has the weapons to trouble anyone on tour. Whether he has the endurance and mental fortitude to dislodge iron man Djokovic remains to be seen.
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