![]() A local larrikin was shouting during that point, and another starts up at the next. But Djokovic, playing for his life, for history, forces an Tsitsipas mistake. The Djokovic serve seems hesitant and a double fault arrives after a lengthy bouncing of the ball. Though it’s 4-2 when Tsitsipas seizes on a second serve and Djokovic can’t help but make an error. 4-1 is a commanding lead and Djokovic has two serves to come. And another as a low service return cannot be looped over the net. A grimace from Tsitsipas at another miss for 3-1 to Djok. A clubbing forehand takes it to 2-1 to Djokovic. But he at least wins a mighty rally for 1-1, eventually slam-dunking home. 10.33 GMT Djokovic wins the second-set tiebreaker, leads 2-0 on sets But it’s ten, and 22 slams as Djokovic edges the line with a forehand that Tsitsipas cannot return.ĭjokovic can begin his climb to join Goran and co. The yahoos delay the big moment, and Djokovic misses his return for 4-6, and then it’s 5-6 as Tsitsipas chases down his own serve and clatters one into the back of beyond. Then comes match point after another lengthy, animalistic rally, a forehand blasted home. And 3-5 when he wins the longest rally of the match and Djokovic can’t convert the volley. Tsitsipas makes it 2-5, but Djokovic will serve next. There’s some disquiet at 5-1 as Djokovic shanks wide and he did look disturbed by a shout from the crowd. And 5-0 comes soon, too as Tsitsipas nets. A big forehand on Tsitsipas’ second serve makes it 2-0. Skidding serve lands Djokovic a 1-0 lead. 11.44 GMT Djokovic is the champion, beating Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6 7-6 ![]() I would say this is the biggest victory in my life, considering the circumstances. Only the team and my family know what we have been through. There is a reason I have been playing my best tennis here. I want to thank all the people who made me feel comfortable. not playing last year, coming back this year. ![]() This has been one of the most difficult tournaments, considering the circumstances. This trophy is as much yours as it is mine. It doesn’t matter where you are coming from. The message for any young tennis player around the world who is dreaming of being where Stefanos and I are: dream big. We are small countries that don’t have a tennis tradition. I have said you are interesting and I still think you are very interesting. This is definitely not your last grand slam. I congratulate you on an amazing tournament. Good evening, I have to say I am touched by Stefanos’ words. “Ten is the magic number,” says Todd Woodbridge, reminding that Djokovic is also the world no 1 again after his win. ![]()
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