The number 1 in the world, Novak Djokovic, Conquered his ninth Australian Open, A record, and his 18th Grand Slam title, By invading the Russian Daniil Medvedev (4th) in three sets 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in less than two hours, this Sunday in Melbourne.
At 33, Djokovic it is placed like this to two titles on the record of trophies of Grand Slam which they hold together Roger Federer i Rafa Nadal. Medvedev, meanwhile, loses his second final in a ‘Big’ after the US Open 2019.
The Serb, who conquered his third Australian Open consecutive and yielded five sets on their way to the final, gave a new proof of having left behind physical problems in the abdominal area that caused him restlessness throughout the tournament, and especially in his third round match against the American Taylor Fritz.
“These two weeks have been a roller coaster for me,” he acknowledged Djoker. “I want to thank Rod Laver Arena“The love story continues,” he told those close to him 7,400 spectators.
Medvedev‘For its part, loses its second final in a’Great‘After’ US Open 2019, And sees his series of 20 consecutive victories.
“I would have liked to make the match last longer and make it more interesting for you, but today was not the day, ”he acknowledged Medvedev addressing the public.
The Russian will take third place in the standings on Monday ATP (His first time on the world podium), behind his rival this Sunday, and the Spaniard Rafa Nadal (2º).
between Djokovic i Christmas are distributed ten of the eleven latest titles from Grand Slam (des Roland Garros 2018). not more Dominic Thiem, At the US Open 2020, Managed to snatch one.
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