(CNN) Novak Djokovic put on a masterclass in power and precision to overwhelm Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final and clinch his 18th grand slam title.
The match had all the hallmarks of a classic, in particular after a stunning opening set from both men, but the Serb world No. 1 soon put his foot down and raced to a 7-5 6-2 6-2 win in less than two hours.
Victory secures a record-extending ninth Australian Open title for Djokovic, who is now just two grand slams behind the all-time record of 20 jointly held by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
Based on today’s performance, there will be very few betting against him to one day equal — or perhaps even surpass — that marker.
Read more at: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/21/tennis/australian-open-final-novak-djokovic-daniil-medvedev-spt-intl/index.html
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