Djokovic defeats Medvedev and wins the Australian Open for the ninth time
The Serbian top-ranked Novak Djokovic crushed Russian competitor Daniel Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 to win the Australian Open tennis title for the ninth time, boosting his unprecedented record.
With his victory today at the Rod Laver Stadium in Melbourne, Djokovic, the world number one, won the 18th title in the Grand Slams and is close to the world record for the number of coronations in these tournaments, which is 20 titles, recorded in the name of Swiss Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal.
Just as he was facing Austrian Dominic Thiem in the final of last year, Djokovic today faced a competitor who is eager to succeed.
But Medvedev, unlike Tim who held out for five sets, never posed a threat to Djokovic throughout the day's confrontation.
Djokovic proved the error of the opinion that Medvedev's 20-game unbeaten run would be in Russia's favor and that the greatest pressure would be on the defending champions.
Djokovic broke the service of Medvedev seven times and was a sweeping supremacy throughout the match, which was decided by a wonderful ball after he advanced to the network and embraced his coaching staff after the victory.
With this victory, Djokovic did not lose in nine finals he played at Melbourne Park, an unprecedented achievement as well.
With this victory also Djokovic equaled Nadal's record by winning his sixth major title after completing his 30th year.
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