Novak Djokovic staged a stunning fightback to defeat Dominic Thiem in a five-set thriller and win a record-extending eighth Australian Open title.
The Serbian second seed battled injury and fatigue in Melbourne, coming back from 2-1 down to beat the Austria’s Thiem in five sets, 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4, and win a 17th Grand Slam title overall.
As he has so often down the years, Djokovic, 32, showed remarkable resilience in coming off the ropes against his 26-year-old opponent, at one stage calling for the doctor while also limping on court.
However, Djokovic eventually prevailed to ensure he has won an incredible eight out of eight finals he has contested in Melbourne.
For Thiem it was yet more disappointment in a Grand Slam final, after he finished runner-up to Rafael Nadal at the French Open in 2018 and 2019.
The king has returned 👑
After almost four hours, @DjokerNole def. Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 to claim his eighth Australian Open crown.#AO2020 | #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/EJOKBy040s
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 2, 2020
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Source: RT