Australian Open
“Djokovic, tears and rebirth”: This is how the international press commented on Novak Djokovic’s 22nd Grand Slam title
Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open for the tenth time after being refused entry last year. The international press does not hold back with its recognition.
Novak Djokovic with his trophy.
Novak Djokovic has been crowned winner of the Australian Open for the tenth time by beating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. The international press pays tribute to him, sometimes with very flowery words.
Switzerland:
“Blick”: “A year ago, Novak Djokovic was disgraced and excluded from the Australian Open. Now the Serb crowned his return with his tenth title in Melbourne. A great satisfaction for the ‘Djoker’.”
Spain:
“As”: “There was no better revenge than winning the Australian Open again, his fetish tournament, before the applause of the same citizens who disapproved of his behavior a year ago.”
“Marca”: “Everything changed for Novak Djokovic within 378 days. After being expelled in Melbourne a year ago, he has now lifted the Norman Brookes Trophy for the tenth time in his career, confirming him as Australian Open champion for the tenth time.”
«El País»: «Djokovic redeems himself in his paradise and draws level with Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam victories. The Serb rounds off an impeccable tournament against Tsitsipas and creates his tenth title in Melbourne, which also makes him number one on the circuit again.
Great Britain:
«Daily Mail»: «From the deported to the dominant. An emotional Novak Djokovic equals Rafael Nadal’s record 22 Grand Slam wins by winning his tenth Australian Open crown.”
“The Sun”: “The guy who was rudely thrown out of Melbourne by customs officials without ever touching a ball will this time leave the country a celebrated hero and not an outlaw.”
After beating Stefanos Tstsipas, his celebrations knew no bounds.
“The Guardian”: “A crying Novak Djokovic celebrates the “biggest win” of his life at the Australian Open.”
Italy:
«La Gazzetta dello Sport»: «Djokovic, tears and rebirth. That’s how things came full circle in Melbourne.”
«Corriere dello Sport»: «Novak Djokovic is writing tennis history again. The Serb dominates in the final against Stefanos Tsitsipas and wins the Australian Open again.”
France:
“L’Équipe”: “Here’s Novak Djokovic again on the roof of the world. With a total of 22 trophies, he joins Rafael Nadal at the summit of the Grand Slam.”
Austria:
“Kronen Zeitung”: “Novak Djokovic is crowned King of Australia.” (dpa/major)
