Novak Djokovic has never lost a semi-final or final in Melbourne, going a perfect 19-0, and his nine triumphs there already are a men’s record
Novak Djokovic put aside some shaky play in the early going and took over his Australian Open semi-final against unseeded American Tommy Paul on Friday, winning 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 to close in on a 10th championship at Melbourne Park and 22nd Grand Slam title overall.
There was a pause in that string of victories a year ago, of course, when Djokovic was deported from Australia before competition began because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19. He still has not gotten the shots, but the strict border controls established by the country during the pandemic have been eased.
“I like that number. It’s all about you. It’s singular. It’s `1,`” said Tsitsipas, who was 0-3 in Australian Open semi-finals before Friday. “These are the moments that I’ve been working hard for.” Asked about that exchange Friday, Tsitsipas responded with a deadpan expression and the words: “I don’t remember, either.”
He got into a bit of a discussion with the chair umpire. He started gesturing and shouting in the direction of coach Goran Ivanisevic and the rest of this entourage.
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