'The LION of the tennis world' - Fans ecstatic as Novak Djokovic wins his 22nd grand slam by clinching Australian Open title

After beating all the odds both on and off the court, Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic finally made it to the Australian Open 2023. He not only played but gave a befitting payback to the critiques by clinching the title of the tournament and winning his 10^th Australian Open in a convincing manner.

Djokovic locked horns with Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of the tournament at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. The 35-year-old tennis legend won the match by a close margin of 6-3, 7-6, and 7-6. Notably, it was also the 22^nd grand slam victory for the veteran right-handed and two-handed backhand.

The ardent tennis lovers and fans of Novak Djokovic were also ecstatic and emotional after this historic win of their hero. The fans also appreciated the efforts and approached Djokovic invested in his journey from fighting the medical restrictions of entering Australia to appearing with the racket in the court.

Here’s how fans reacted to another memorable Grand Slam win by Novak Djokovic:

The LION of the tennis world.

— Donald Hix (@donald_hix) January 29, 2023

God has blessed Novak with Beauty for Ashes. I cannot imagine how hard the last 2 years has been, and watching him finally stop the fight and process the trauma in front of the world was incredible. @DjokerNole you are a hero to millions. Thank you for what you sacrificed ❤️❤️❤️

— God Food (@goodmoodfoodmk) January 29, 2023

🔥🔥🔥🔥 this win is for all of us who stand up for medical freedom 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 amazing win, amazing natural superiority. Thank you

— Sirleb 😊 (@lenoil_850) January 29, 2023

GOAT MODE ON 🔥🔥 #AustralianOpen #AusOpen #NovakDjokovic𓃵 #GS22 @DjokerNole #NoleFamily @AustralianOpen pic.twitter.com/FkcURh3bjh

— Satyam Borikar 🏏🏆 (@im_satyam45) January 29, 2023

Bravo Nole care #NovakDjokovic #AustralianOpen pic.twitter.com/PG7F7FEzXH

— Deki (@pajonich) January 29, 2023

Longest winning streak at Australia Open🎾
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.#Batbricks7 #BB7 #NovakDjokovic #Djokovic #Novak #Tennis pic.twitter.com/M3NsfTFywn

— BatBricks7 (@Batbricks7) January 29, 2023

novak djokovic 10th aus open championship

22nd overall

what a player

— aj (@aibysunday) January 29, 2023

Incredible mental strength by Novak. 👏

— Meet Karma 🇦🇺 🌸 (@PIeaseExplain) January 29, 2023

Great Novak Djokovic! 10 @AustralianOpen titles and 22 Grand Slams titles. He's not only a true champion but also a legend..."Nole" 3-0 Tsitsipas. 🥇🏆🎾 #AustralianOpen #AustralianOpenESPN #DjokovicTsitsipas pic.twitter.com/bpmG60T5g3

— Jony (@MrJonyy) January 29, 2023

Let's talk about Tennis now.

Game, set and match Djokovic
Tsitsipas 3-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-7 (5-7) Djokovic

NOVAK DJOKOVIC WINS THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN.

His 10th title in Melbourne, and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam. pic.twitter.com/84ECecNrDC

— TIMO TIMO (The sports master) (@TimoSports8) January 29, 2023

The King. The GOAT

— 🍷 (@aliona_a_) January 29, 2023

This would have been easily his 11th, AU you stole one from him and gave to Nadal but it is Djoker who gave heaps of his money whenever Aus needed help.

— Anand (@Gudimanchi) January 29, 2023

Congrats champ 🥹🫶

— Tez 🦋 (@tez_tomlinson) January 29, 2023

Speaking of the action of the match, most of the stats of were very close between Tsitsipas and Djokovic. The latter had 66% first serves which was only one percent more than the 65% of his opponent Tsitsipas. Subsequently, Djokovic registered 80% wins on the first serve followed by 71% on the second serve. Whereas on the other hand, Tsitsipas could make 72% win on the first serve and 56% on the second serve.

Apart from all these, Djokovic won 20 games in comparison to the 15 won by the Greek youngster. Eventually, the Serbian tennis sensation finished the match by winning 112 points and restricted his opponent to only 94 points.

In another achievement, Djokovic has also surpassed former tennis great Andre Agassi in terms of a consecutive title-winning streak in the Australian Open.