So much is on the line in what will be a historic Australian Open final. Djokovic can draw level with Rafael Nadal at the top of the all-time major list in men’s tennis with 22 titles. Tsitsipas could be on his way to greatness with a first.
The victor will also replace Carlos Alcaraz as the world’s top-ranked man. The final has the potential to be an epic.But first Tsitsipas has to brave that walk: 2008. 2011 through to 2013. The double in 2015 and 2016. Then another hat-trick from 2019 through to 2021. Djokovic. On repeat. It is a challenge, but also a great opportunity.Being in the finals here means a lot,” Tsitsipas said.
But there have been few problems on the court, with Djokovic dominant throughout the second week of the tournament. Tsitsipas said after his defeat of Khachanov that he had forgotten their Roland Garros final in 2021 when, after starting brilliantly, he was reeled in by Djokovic in five sets. It is said that success in the summer down under usually goes to the player who has worked the hardest in the off-season to prepare for the new year. Andre Agassi was a master of this.Credit:Tsitsipas ended last season tetchily when failing to progress through a group that included Djokovic at the ATP Tour Finals in Turin.
The sting sparked a strong pre-season. With coach Mark Philippoussis proving a calming influence, Tsitsipas has demonstrated a clarity of thought on court in a strong start to 2023. “I’m going to play against Tsitsipas, who is in great shape, great form [and] has been playing some of his best tennis. I’m sure that he’s going to be very motivated to win his first grand slam title,” Djokovic said.
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