Djokovic battles Tsitsipas in high stakes Australian Open final

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MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic will look to rise above the drama that has engulfed him at Melbourne Park and claim a record-extending 10th Australian Open title on Sunday (Jan 29) in a genera

will look to rise above the drama that has engulfed him at Melbourne Park and claim a record-extending 10th Australian Open title on Sunday in a generational clash against Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Despite that, the decider presents possibly the best matchup fans could have hoped for following the early exit of injured champion Rafa Nadal. At 24, Tsitsipas may feel his time has come. He buried his semi-final hoodoo at Melbourne Park against Russian bruiser Karen Khachanov in four sets on Friday after falling three times previously at the hurdle."To be able to play in finals that have a bigger meaning than just the final."Melbourne's strong Greek community, the most populous outside Greece itself, will be in full voice at Rod Laver Arena.

 

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