ARYNA SABALENKA WINS 2023 AUSTRALIAN OPEN WOMEN'S FINAL, HER FIRST GRAND SLAM TITLE
Sunday's match marked the second time Djokovic met Tsitsipas in a major final, both ending in a win for the Serbian player. Tsitsipas claimed two sets against Djokovic in 2019, but ultimately lost the match in five.
Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece reacts as he changes ends during his men's singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
With the win, Djokovic snags the 10th Australian Open title of his career, which comes a year after he wasn't allowed to compete at Melbourne Park because he wasn't vaccinated for COVID-19. The win also marks his 22nd Grand Slam singles title, tying him with Rafael Nadal for the men's record.
In addition to the title, Djokovic now moves to the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand return to Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
The Associated Press contributed to this report.