Novak has continued his good run of type into the 2023.
Prime seed Novak Djokovic beat Sebastian Korda 6-7 (8), 7-6 (3), 6-4 within the last of the Adelaide Worldwide 1 on Sunday to seize his 92nd profession trophy after three hours and 10 minutes.
“It’s been a tremendous week and also you guys made it much more particular. For me to be standing here’s a reward, positively,” Djokovic advised the group through the trophy ceremony. “I gave all of it right now and all through the week so as to have the ability to get my arms on the trophy. The help that I’ve been getting previously 10 days is one thing that I don’t suppose I’ve skilled too many occasions in my life, so thanks a lot to everybody for popping out each single match.”
It’s his second title in Adelaide and the primary since 2007.
Korda broke first, however Novak fought again instantly to degree at 5-all. Although the younger American earned two set factors in a tie-break, Djokovic managed to show it round for a 7-6 lead. Nonetheless, the Belgrade native didn’t capitalise on his probability, and Korda transformed his alternatives to shut out the opening set.
There have been no breaks of serve within the second set. This time, Novak dominated the tie-break to even the competition at one set apiece.
The essential break for Nole got here within the tenth recreation of the deciding third set.
Novak was taking part in in his 131st profession last. His subsequent cease is Melbourne.
The primary Grand Slam occasion in 2023 will happen from January 16 to January 29.
Djokovic lifted the Australian Open trophy for an unprecedented ninth time in 2021, following a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Daniil Medvedev within the last.
He missed the 2022 version as a result of COVID-19-related Australian border restrictions.
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