Djokovic is the 2020 Australian Open Champion

It seems the Sunday 2-2-2020 date that is never to occur again suited Serbian Novak Djokovic as he clinches the Australian Open trophy today, beating Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 at Rod Laver arena over four hours in Sunday’s final for his 17th Grand Slam championship crown.

The win today brings him a notch closer to Roger Federer (20) and Rafael Nadal (19) who have won more major singles titles in the sport’s history.

From Monday onward, the Serbian will return to the top of the FedEx ATP Rankings. 32 years old Djokovic will now begin his fifth stint — and 276th week — at No. 1 on Monday. Should he maintain his No.1 [lace spot in 2020, he is projected to pass Pete Sampras (286 weeks at No. 1) on 20 April and Roger Federer (310 weeks) on 5 October to set a new all-time record for most weeks at No. 1.

Watch the final moments that led to Djokovic's win today:

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Djokovic beat Federer to be the 2019 Wimbledon Champion

What a day it was at London today where two finals were being played: The ICC World Cup 2019 Cricket between England and New Zealand, and the Center Court of the Wimbledon where the men's single final between two tennis giants was paled between second seeded Roger Federer and defending champion Novak Djokoivc. The last time both met was at Wimbledon 2014 when Djokovic beat Federer in the final. Federer won the 2017 Wimbledon beating Marin Čilić of Croatia.

I was divided between the two finals but was more focused on the Wimbledon to know whether Federer, the aging yet extremely in shape Spaniard wins his 9th Wimbledon title or not. The first set was contested very hard and the Serbian finally managed a hard earned 7(7) - 6(5) win. But Federer fought back and had a easy 6-1 win.   

And from then on it was game of guts, stamina and fitness. None seemed to be giving in till the end. But it had to come to an end in favour of the defending champion who finally won over Federer 7(7)-6(5), 1-6, 7(7)-6(4), 4-6, 13(7)-12(3).

What a final it was and both players need commendation for providing so much thrill and world class match to the spectators all over the world.

References | 1 | 2 | Photo: Novak Djokovic raises the winner’s trophy. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

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Djokovic vs Murray: Australian Open Men's Singles Final | Watch Live Free Streaming - 27 January

The first Grand Slam of the year 2013 comes to an end with the final of the men's singles event between world no.1 and the defending champion Novak Djokovic from Serbia and world no.3 Andy Murray of Great Britain. The final will be played Sunday, 27 January at the Rod Laver Arena.

Djokovic won  the 2012 Australian Open title beating Spaniard Rafael Nadal 5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7(5–7), 7–5 in the longest Grand Slam final in the Open era, successfully defending his 2011 title. The 2012 title is the third Australian Open victory for Djokovic.

For the Olympic and US Open champion Andy Murray, this is his first final of the Australian Open and would like to make his presence felt here as he did in the Olympics and rid his country of a long spell of 74 years of the Grand Slam like title. Murray overpowered world no.2 Roger Federer in the semis 6-4 6-7(5) 6-3 6-7(2) 6-2. Murray and Djokovic are of the same age, hence there is no 'aging' problem here as was against Federer who is now 31.

Sunday's encounter between the two will be their 8th since they first met at Madrid in 2006. Of the previous 17 encounters, Djokovic has a winning edge of 10-7 over Murray.

Murray beat Djokovic in his first Grand Slam victory at the US Open 2012, while Djokovic beat Murray at ATP London in the round Robbin phase.

Both Murray and Djokovic are in their best form - however Djokovic lost one of his last ten matches against Tomic at Hopman Cup, Murray has won all of his ten matches.

For tomorrow, Djokovic is defending his title for the fourth time and two titles in a row, while Murray is playing his first Australian Open final. It will be interesting to watch tomorrow's finals and see whether Murray is able to clinch the title from Djokovic or the Serbian wins it for the fourth time.

The match is scheduled at 09:30 GMT Sunday, 27 January at Rod Laver Arena.

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Watch Djokovic vs Federer: Roland Garros Semi Final

So the day finally arrives after the Roland Garros or the most commonly known the French Open started in last week of May - the day of semi finals.

In the first semi final World No.1 Serbian Novak Djokovic plays against world No.2 Swiss Roger Federer.

Both top stars have had innumerous encounters in their career starting 2006 when the first played against each other at Monte Carlo in the first round - Federer beat Djokovic 6-3 2-6 6-3. Thereafter, both players have played against each other 25 times, with Fedewrer having a winning edge of 13-12 over the Serb. In their last match at Rome recently, Djokovic beat Federer in the semi final 6-2 7-6(4).

Djokovic has lost only of his last ten matches at Rome at the hands of Rafael Nadal, While Federer too lost one his last ten matches against the Serb at Rome.

Djokovic beat J. Tsonga 6-1 5-7 5-7 7-6(6) 6-1 in the quarter finals while Federer moved to the semi final after beating J.M. Del Potro 3-6 6-7(4) 6-2 6-0 6-3. Both matches have been tough. But the tougher match comes when the Serb and Swiss clash in the semi final on Friday, 8 June.

Both players are in their striking form and it would be a real pleasure watching the them playing the semi final - with fans from both camps keeping their fingers crossed. 

The match is scheduled for Friday, 8 June 2012 on Court Philippe-Chatrier at 13:30 GMT.

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Watch Live Djokovic vs Nadal: Free Streaming ATP Rome Final

The Rome Open final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic has been re-scheduled to Monday due to heavy rain in Rome on Sunday.

So it is final now: Nadal has already qualified for the final beating fellow countryman Ferrero.

Would Djokovic defend his title? Nadal ponders!!

Now the world no.2 and the defending champion Novak Djokovic beats world no.2 Swiss Roger Federer 6-2, 7-6(4) Saturday-Sunday night and moves to the final to defend his title, Nadal has to be very assertive and resilient if he want to dominate the Serb.

Both Nadal and Djokovic have met 31 times before Sunday's title due and Nadal has a winning edge of 17-14 over the Serb. And of 13 matches of played on clay, Nadal has won all but two which were won over by Djokovic. Nadal last won on clay against Djokovic was at Monte Carlo 2012, and last lost to Djokovic here at Rome in 2011.

In the last ten matches played by both, the Serb has lost twice at the hands of Nadal at Monte Carlo and Tipsarevic at Madrid. Nadal on the other hand has lost once at Madrid at the hands of F. Verdasco. 

So while Novak Djokovic will try to defend his title Sunday, Nadal would try to avenge the Blues of the blue clay of Madrid.

The final of Internazionali BNL d'Italia - Rome, Italy was scheduled for Sunday 20th May at 14:00 GMT, however due to rain at Rome Sunday afternoon, the match has now been re-scheduled for Monday, 21 May at 10:00 GMT

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Watch Djokovic vs Federer: ATP Rome Semis

Defending Champion and World No.1 Serbian Novak Djokovic moved into the Semi Finals of the ATP Rome after an easy 7-5, 6-1 win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Friday. He now faces 2nd ranked Swiss Roger Federer in Saturday afternoon's semi final today.

Defending champion Djokovic [L] meets Federer [R] in ATP Romes semi finals Saturday today

Roger Federer, who was recently elevated to World No.2 ranking after his Madrid Masters triumph, beat Italian  Andreas Seppi 6-1, 6-2 in the quarterfinals Friday to move to the semis.

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will clash for the 25th time in Rome Masters semi-finals since 2006. Of these 25 encounters, the Swiss dominates the Serb 14-11. The last time the two clashed against each other was at ATP The Mubadala World Tennis Championship (UAE) in 2011 when the Swiss overpowered the Serb in straight simple two srts 6-2, 6-1.

Both players are in their best form whith Federer having a 9-1 win/loss of the last ten matches he played, while Djokovic lost two of his last ten matches against Nadal at Monte Carlo and J. Tipsarevic at Madrid.

Today's encounter would tell whether the Swiss allows the Serb to defend the title or takes upon himself to do hold the title silverware.

The match is scheduled for Saturday, 19 May 2012 at 18:00 GMT

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