“From deportation in 2022 to winning it in 2023,” Novak Djokovic’s record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title sends fans into a frenzy

Novak Djokovic returns to Australian Open summit after devastating deportation twelve months ago

“From deportation in 2022 to winning it in 2023,” Novak Djokovic’s record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title sends fans into a frenzy

Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic has re-established his supremacy at the top of the men’s tennis world. He won the Australian Open for a record-extending 10th time. And consequently, equaled rival Rafael Nadal atop the list of most Grand Slams in the men’s game.

The month of January had brought with it a success for the Serb 9 times prior to his emphatic victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas today. But one can’t separate himself from the drastic contrast two consecutive years have produced. Djokovic was the one man who got deported from Australia last year, courtesy of his stand against getting vaccinated.

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Deprived of the right to defend his title in Melbourne, Djokovic’s mental fortitude was on full display in the final. 2022 was the most unusual year of Djokovic’s career. Having won the Australian Open more than any other player in history, he looked to start his 2022 in the best manner possible.

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But the administration had other plans. Twelve months displaced from arguably the darkest time of Novak’s career, the man set the record straight and won a resounding 10th Australian Open crown. Naturally, following the ultimate triumph, his fans took to social media to express the sheer magnitude of Novak’s achievement. And the completion of the turnaround from 2022 in Melbourne.

Sharing a wide spectrum of reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:

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Novak Djokovic reclaims the title he never lost

Having made a stunning comeback from two sets down in the 2021 Roland Garros final, Djokovic allowed his opponent no room to impose himself in the match. His return to Australia was the most talked about topic of the month. Despite 128 professionals starting the tournament, it was always Djokovic’s title to lose. Being the overwhelming favorite, it took Djokovic till the fourth round to find his momentum.

And once he achieved that, he hung on to it. And never let go. The darkness and sadness are in the past. All that follows is the sweet taste of victory and surpassing numbers once considered unachievable. With his dominant victory over Tsitsipas, Djokovic has reclaimed the world no.1 ranking and will be looking to surpass tennis ace Steffi Graff and become the all-time leader of most weeks as world no.1.

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