In a rematch of the 2021 French Open decider, Djokovic swept to victory at Rod Laver Arena to reclaim the world number one ranking and again deny Stefanos Tsitsipas a maiden major crown.
on Sunday and crushing the Grand Slam dream of Greek trailblazer Stefanos Tsitsipas in a one-sided final.
Djokovic’s record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam triumph, matching Rafa Nadal’s haul, was the ultimate redemption a year on from his sensational deportation from Australia on the eve of the Grand Slam due to his lack of COVID-19 vaccination.“I have to say this has been the most challenging tournament I have played in my life,” said Djokovic as he cradled the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup.“This is probably the biggest victory in my life considering the circumstances.
Despite saying repeatedly he bore no grudges over his deportation, Djokovic left no one in doubt that it would fuel his success. “Novak brings the best out of me and these are the matches I’ve been working my entire life for,” he said in a gracious runners-up speech.Facing a man in his 33rd Grand Slam final, Tsitsipas, in his second, had a poor start.
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