Australian Open: Djokovic Returns To No. 1 With Win Over Tsitsipas, Clinches 10th Title

Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas to win his 10th Australian Open title, equal Rafael Nadal's 22 Grand Slam crowns, and return to world No 1 status.

The 35-year-old Serbian player overcame a hamstring injury and off-court controversy to defeat the Greek third seed in three sets.

Djokovic and tsitsipas

Djokovic, who missed last year's tournament due to his COVID-19 vaccination stance, climbed to the top for the first time since June, overtaking Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz.

The win also put Djokovic level with Nadal on a record 22 Slams, two ahead of Roger Federer. Nadal, who made a shock second-round exit, is targeting a return for the clay-court season and another crack at the French Open.