Watch: Novak Djokovic gets emotional after winning his 10th Australian Open title, breaks down in tears with his team

Novak Djokovic, after missing out on the Australian Open (AO) last year, went on to win the 2023 edition after defeating Greek star Stefanos Tsisipas in the summit clash on January 29, Sunday with a scoreline of 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5). The Serbian legend looked in the sound nick on a crucial day and the Greek star was no match for the 10-time winner. 

To the delight of tennis fans, Djokovic bagged his 10th Australian Open title and left fans emotional as the athlete went through a lot in the past year. Post the conclusion of the game, the 35-year-old looked completely lost in the moment and broke down out of joy as he hugged all of those who supported him during his tough days. 

Watch Novak Djokovic in tears after winning his 10th Australian Open title: 

Djokovic feeling all the emotions after his historic 10th Australia Open win 🥺 pic.twitter.com/1UggVgfg28

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I work as hard as anyone else: Novak Djokovic

After clinching a comfortable win in the first set, Djokovic faced a tough fightback from Tsitsipas and it was the Serbian who emerged victorious in the second set as well. Much to the delight of the fans, the 35-year-old rose to the occasion in the third set as well, clinching his 10th Happy Slam title, leaving thousands of spectators in awe. 

“Everything on the spectrum from the best to the worst I’ve experienced in the last few weeks. This is one of the top two or three most important victories I have had ever, considering the circumstances, after what happened last year and stuff happening off the court,” Djokovic was quoted as saying to Eurosport after the win. 

“It required a lot, mentally, to keep it together, so I feel a big release now. It is like a balloon with no air. It is over, and I am going to enjoy it. I work as hard as anyone else. I’ve managed to find a formula for success where I work to keep improving. That is the only way to progress. If you stagnate, you risk going backwards. The mentality and willpower are always there. It all came to fruition in the last couple of weeks. There is always a place for this wonderful trophy,” he added.