Australian Open: Novak Djokovic reached the final keeping away the shadow of father’s controversy

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If Djokovic wins this title, he will equal Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slams. Before this match, his father was accused of supporting Putin, after which the father separated himself from the tournament.

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oi-Antriksh Singh

Australia Open 2023:
Novak Djokovic reached his 10th Australian Open final on Friday as he edged closer to a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam title. He will take on young sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. The Serbian legend and fourth seed Novak, emerging fully from last year’s Covid vaccine controversy, defeated unseeded American Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-1, 6-2 at Rod Laver Arena.

If he wins this title, he will equal Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slams. However, the Greek third seed Tsitsipas would not let it be easy for him, who beat 18th seed Karen Khachanov of Russia 7-6 (7/2), 6-4, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3 in the other semi-final. Beat off.

Controversy hasn’t deterred Djokovic as after their quarterfinal match his father was filmed with a man holding a Russian flag emblazoned with Vladimir Putin’s face after his son’s victory. The incident sparked a reaction in Ukraine and calls for Djokovic’s father to be banned from the tournament. Before the semi-final match, the tennis star’s father recused himself from the tournament to avoid further controversy.

In such a situation, the moment was worth watching when there was an empty seat next to Djokovic’s mother Dijana during the match.

After the win, Djokovic said, “I’m really grateful I’m still playing. Of course, I’m not as fresh as at the start of the tournament, but we spend a lot of time on fitness in the off-season to give our best in five (sets).” Be in good shape for.”

Djokovic had never played against Paul before and described his opponent as “a very explosive, very dynamic player”.

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Meanwhile, Tsitsipas, who reached the final, said, “I dreamed as a child that maybe one day I would get a chance to play on this court against the best players in the world. I am very happy that I am in the final now and see That’s what happens.”



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