Djokovic defends Australian Open dynasty against Medvedev rampage

[ASFN Admin]

A very different Australian Open comes to a familiar end on Sunday as Novak Djokovic looks to thwart another challenge to his Melbourne Park dynasty from the latest Grand Slam aspirant in Daniil Medvedev. Much like the tournament, world number one and defending champion Djokovic has been forced into crisis management at times during his campaign. His ability to manage the injury was key in bringing him within one match of a record-extending ninth Australian Open crown but he said he was fighting fit after beating Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev in the semi-finals.

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