Djokovic Moves Closer to Federer and Nadal’s Record, Earning His 18th Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic continues to cement his legacy as one of tennis’ all-time greats, overpowering Daniil Medvedev in a one-sided Australian Open final. The World No. 1 triumphed with a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory to claim his ninth Australian Open title, further solidifying his dominance at Melbourne Park.
Despite early pressure from Medvedev, Djokovic quickly found his rhythm, delivering an impeccable performance to secure yet another grand slam victory. Medvedev, in awe of Djokovic’s achievement, reflected on the difficulty of matching such a feat: “To win nine Australian Opens, I need to win every year until I’m 34. I believe in myself, but I don’t think I’m able to do it. Same with Rafa… we’re talking about some cyborgs of tennis in a good way.”
With this victory, Djokovic not only extends his dominance at the Australian Open but also ends Medvedev’s impressive 20-match winning streak. The win marks his sixth grand slam title since turning 30, tying him with Rafael Nadal as the all-time leader in that category. Djokovic is now just two titles behind Roger Federer and Nadal in the race for the most grand slam singles titles in tennis history.
