15 all. When: Feb 8 – Feb 21 What a fight! It was the 108th edition of the Australian Open, the 52nd in the Open Era, and the first Grand Slam of the year. Goes to deuce on Thiem's serve. Thiem's errors saw that game end though. Australian Open 2020 Men’s Final: Novak Djokovic has won his 8th Australian Open title and 17th Grand Slam. It seems like when he had to go off with his doctor in the third set is now ancient history. Looks like he is doing more of the running at this stage. The crowd were on their feet. The first of the four Grand Slams of the 2020 tennis season is in the books, with a new face and a tennis legend taking center stage at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images, | Precision and power from the Austrian. He wins his 8th Australian Open title. What happened then on was nothing short of a miracle. Chance for him to go 5-2 up and get a chance to serve for the title. The pendulum swung again in the fourth set as the World Number 2 took command to win the fourth set 6-3 to force a fifth set. He leads 5-3 and inches closer to his 17th Grand Slam title. Thiem needs to come up with one final push. The 'Miracle in Melbourne', this recover has been called already. The last meeting between these two was the 2020 US Open semi-final, which proved to be one of … At the end of the day, it is Djokovic, the defending champion, the Melbourne Master, who beats the challenger, Dominic Thiem, in a 4-hour final. Mishit backhand down the line that was off by a mile. 2 talking about this. Scroll down for full order of play. Australian Open live scores, tennis schedule, final, live streaming, draw, results. While accepting his trophy, Djokovic started by congratulating Thiem, 26, for his “amazing” run throughout the tournament. Credit: Djokovic broke Thiem early in the fifth set. Eurosport is your go-to source for Tennis news. Melbourne, Australia Hard Courts Jan 10 - Feb 21 ... Finals Sat Feb 1, 2020. The event is held over two weeks at Melbourne Park in Melbourne’s sporting precinct, with the finals played at Rod Laver Arena. We compete and try our best, but obviously there are more important things in life. The 2020 Australian Open has concluded in Melbourne, and we've got you covered with everything you need to know about Novak Djokovic's victory … Garbine Muguruza will take on Sofia Kenin in the 2020 Australian Open final on Saturday. The No. A forehand error! Looking for tickets for the Australian Open? The Austrian gives it all at the point after a massive rally. The No. Australian Open 2020 Men’s Singles Final, Dominic Thiem vs Novak Djokovic Highlights: Novak Djokovic beat Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an epic four-hour final to win his 8th Australian Open Men’s Singles title at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Sunday. The match also marked the first time Djokovic came back t… Final 1 2 3; Garbine Muguruza. As in previous years, the tournament's main sponsor was Kia. Djokovic comes up with two monstrous serves when he needed to the most! 2 points from title. Remember, he has been on the Australian Open courts for six more hours than Djokovic this last fortnight. And it's deuce. The Indian Express website has been rated GREEN for its credibility and trustworthiness by Newsguard, a global service that rates news sources for their journalistic standards. That's a virtual break point. Get updates on the latest Australian Open action and find articles, videos, commentary and analysis in one place. However, Thiem fought back in the second set to take it 6-4 and level the match. Novak Djokovic was the defending champion and successfully defended his title, defeating Dominic Thiem in the final, 6–4, 4–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4. Get the day-wise Australian Open 2020 results, winners, players, live scores along with the defending champions. More than one,” he said. The Austrian under pressure not to go too far behind Djokovic now. There is drama left in this match yet. Magnificient effort. At the women’s singles final on Saturday, Sofia Kenin edged out Garbiñe Muguruza to claim a victory. He was stretched to the limits on Sunday in the final though. Credit: Even the chair umpire is stunned before he manages to blurt out 0-15. Team PWR clinches Fortnite Champion Series Oceania presented by AO. Federer on comeback: “I just feel like the story is not over yet” Super six: The best matches from AO 2021 On Jan. 26, Bryant died at age 41 in a Calabasas, Calif., helicopter crash that also killed his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven other people on board. What: Australian Open, 2021. He has to if he has to at some stage. The 2020 Australian Open was a Grand Slam tennis tournament that took place at Melbourne Park, from 20 January to 2 February 2020. An epic battle. Orders of play (when a specific player will play and on what court) are generally released the evening before the session. 2020 Australian Open Results: Women's Singles. Credit: Introducing ... PEOPLE's Products Worth the Hype. Novak Djokovic wins 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. A massive massive rally! Only Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have won more titles, with 20 and 19 respectively. australian open final 2020: novak djokovic vs dominic thiem It was a classic. Text us for exclusive photos and videos, royal news, and way more. He does hold though! “It wasn’t meant to be tonight, tough luck. Additionally, the total Australian Open tournament attendance for 2020 was also a record 812,174, bettering the previous 2019 mark of 796,435. 3 seed from Japan won the Australian Open in 2019 and the U.S. Open in 2018 and 2020 and was the highest paid female athlete in the … He has to break Djokovic now. It’s important to be conscious and humble about things that are happening around you.”. He can jump from mountain to mountain, the kind of alacrity he is showing now. Time for the first Grand Slam finals racket matchup analysis of the year! Australian Open 2021 Schedule of Play. Extended highlights from the men's final between Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem at Australian Open 2020. … Forehand error to go 40-15. “He was one of the greatest athletes of all time, he inspired myself and many other people around the world. First-place champs of the tournament, on both the men’s and women’s sides, receive $4.12 million Australian dollars (just over $2.75 million) in prize money for their efforts. 2020 Australian Open Finals. Thiem has been backed into a corner. Djokovic has been on song throughout these last two sets because his srve has been invincible. Engineer Creates App To Translate Your Cat, Find out what your cat is trying to tell you with a new cat app, The Sweetest Photos of Princes Harry with Diana, Princess Diana died when Harry was just 12 years old, Sean Connery's Cause of Death Revealed Weeks After He Dies at Age 90. The tournament consisted of events for professional players in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Thiem gets the first point of the 8th game, and what a point it was. Djokovic took the first set 6-4 and raced to a similarly dominant start in the second set. It was a tough match and you were very close to win it and you definitely have a lot more time in your career and I’m sure you will get one of the grand slam trophies — and more. Djokovic to serve to go 3-1 up in the fifth set after this. Follow Sportskeeda to get the latest news and updates of Australian Open 2020. Thiem holds! If he cannot hold serve now, this match is virtually over. Australian Open 2020 live. Thiem became the first Austrian player, male or female, to reach an Australian Open singles final. Australian Open TV published this video item, entitled “Full Match: 2021 Men’s Final Djokovic v Medvedev” – below is their description. In winning his eighth Australian Open and 17th Grand Slam singles title, Djokovic also regained the ATP no. Djokovic scored a spot in the final after beating Roger Federer. Daniel Pockett/Getty Images, | Ahead of the final, Thiem spoke with tennis legend John McEnroe about earning a spot in the final, calling the feat “unreal.”, “What a start to the season so far,” he said at the time, later adding: “I try my best and, of course, I try everything to win, but … if I walk off the court as a loser [on Sunday], I still have to be patient and I still have to trust the process, but I’m looking forward a lot.”, Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories, RELATED: Coco Gauff, 15, Tears Up After Getting Knocked Out of Australian Open: ‘I Was Disappointed’, Djokovic’s ploy for the Australian Open title comes one week after the death of basketball star Kobe Bryant, whom the tennis pro called his “friend” and “mentor.”. Credit: Now or never! You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. Where Thiem has faltered today has been when he has been on the too aggressive side. “Of course, we are part of a professional sport. It looked like Djokovic was down and out when he walked off with his doctor after complaining of exhaustion at the end of the third set. Australian Open 2020 Men’s Singles Final, Dominic Thiem vs Novak Djokovic Highlights: Novak Djokovic beat Dominic Thiem 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 in an epic four-hour final to win his 8th Australian Open Men’s Singles title at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Sunday. Australian Open Australian Open 2020 Women's Semi-Finals: TV Schedule, Start Time, Live Stream Matt Jones Featured Columnist January 29, 2020 Comments Hint of tiredness from the Austrian. Coyote Ugly Turns 20: Where Is the Cast Now? RELATED: Everything You Need to Know About the Australian Open Finals This Weekend. Looks like Thiem is giving himself one last chance to break Djokovic. Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva won the Girls' Singles tennis title at the 2020 Australian Open, defeating Weronika Baszak in the final, 5–7, 6–2, 6–2. | In this section, I talk about what the rackets let the players do and how that translates on the match play on the court. Novak Djokovic defeated Dominic Thiem in five sets during Sunday's final match. Huge hold from Djokovic! Djokovic gives a stare across court as he holds. $2.1 million: The winner takes home $2.1 million U.S., with the runner-up winning about $1.2 million. Can he come up with another hold? Can Thiem break? Osaka has now won two Australian Open titles after also triumphing at Melbourne Park in 2019, with her other Grand Slam successes coming at the US Open in 2018 and 2020. Since the tragedy, countless athletes and celebrities have shared tributes to the late icon, including Djokovic. Like two gladiators locked in combat. On Sunday, Novak Djokovic became the 2020 Australian Open ‘s winner in men’s singles, defeating Dominic Thiem in five sets, (6-4, 4-6, 2-6, … Thiem's gutsy hold of serve has given him some adrenaline it would seem. It’s unbelievable.”. He was my mentor, my friend, it’s just heartbreaking to see what has happened to him and his daughter. Intense fightback again. Rajeev Ram/Joe Salisbury brought their partnership to a new level on Sunday by capturing their first Grand Slam men’s doubles title at the Australian Open. Thiem came up with a brave performance to keep pace with Djokovic then on, but was not able to break him despite getting a few break points. I had that fortune to have a personal relationship with him over the last 10 years.”, He added at the time: “When I needed some advice and support, he was there for me. Djokovic has now won his 17th Grand Slam title, inching closer to Roger Federer’s all-time record mark of 20 Majors. 30-30 in the fourth game. Djokovic on the other hand, headed into the final with seven previous Australian Open wins under his belt. Djokovic started well, then went off the rails, allowing Thiem to take a two sets to one lead. Goes 40-30 up. On Sunday, Novak Djokovic became the 2020 Australian Open‘s winner in men’s singles, defeating Dominic Thiem in five sets, (6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4) in a match that lasted almost four hours at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. If you would like to opt out of browser push notifications, please refer to the following instructions specific to your device and browser: Novak Djokovic Wins Men's Singles Final at 2020 Australian Open. Thiem falters with the forehand to give Novak Djokovic a sniff of blood. ... 2020 Australian Open champion opens up. By Alex Macpherson Djokovic had dropped just one set on way to the final. 1 singles ranking from Rafael Nadal. Another opportunity for him after this at best. Djokovic comes up with an ace. The final was watched by a record 31,020 spectators on Rod Laver Arena and outside on the grounds watching the big screen, breaking the previous record of 30,753 fans set in 2019. Coaches Corner: Fissette, Geserer preview Australian Open final 2021 Australian Open February 19, 2021 Mertens, Sabalenka win Australian Open doubles title; claim second… Thiem is holding on by the skin of his teeth. “This is a reminder to all of us that we should stick together, now more than ever, being with our families, stay close with the people that love you,” he said. And then Thiem gets a bit of luck going his way to earn a break point. Mike Owen/Getty Images, | Incredible effort from both these athletes at this stage. Medvedev won the last meeting during the 2020 ATP Finals in straight sets. Thiem smashes a forehand groundstroke with power. He wins his 17th Grand Slam title. 11 seeds prevailed by ending the dream run of Aussie wild cards Max Purcell/Luke Saville 6-4, 6-2. He always had to come out all guns blazing, but that has sometimes played into Djokovic's hands. Getting past Djokovic was never going to be easy, but this got just a whole lot more difficult. Djokovic hits a backhand at the net to give Thiem Break Point number 2. A hard-fought win crowns a tennis champion! Going on to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant, Djokovic — who wore a green jacket with “KB” embroidered on it alongside the late NBA player’s jersey numbers — said that his death was a reminder that “there are more important things in life” than competitions. Australian Open 2020 schedule In Australia, the 2020 Australian Open begins Monday, Jan. 20, and has matches every day over the following two weeks, finishing Sunday, Feb. 2. It really caught us by surprise,” Djokovic told interviewer McEnroe on Tuesday. Grand Slam Tennis Tours sells tickets to tennis events around the world, including all sessions at the Australian Open. Djokovic serves to go 5-3 up. On a knife's edge, this one. Australian Open 2020: the tournament that tarnished tennis’s image. What a final we have had. This is the eighth time Djokovic, 32, has won the Australian open and his 17th Grand Slam title overall. Copyright © 2021 The Indian Express [P] Ltd. All Rights Reserved, Australian Open 2020 Men's Final, Dominic Thiem vs Novak Djokovic Highlights: Djokovic wins 17th Grand Slam, In Bengal election season, artistes lend a tune to song written during CAA protests, SC stands up for voicing disapproval, backs editor Patricia Mukhim, Economy in new fiscal: RBI stays with forecast, says surge won’t impact growth, Married off at 14, Rajasthan woman gets lifeline from court 8 years later, Riots case: Delhi court questions police on witness statements, Suez Canal crisis: 10 pics that show how this wedged cargo ship has put global trade in peril, Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, Statutory provisions on reporting (sexual offenses), This website follows the DNPA’s code of conduct. Blood, sweat and tears. Thiem goes long with a wild mishit forehand. Can breathe for now. Austria’s Thiem, 26, entered the match hoping to win his first major championship after taking out Alexander Zverev in the semifinals on Friday. This was Thiem's third Grand Slam singles final loss in as many attempts. What a recovery! Perfect game again! Could easily have been him serving for the match and title here. Runner-ups walk away with about $1.4 million each. Djokovic with a fist pump and a reassuring look to his box. They're pouring it all out there. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images; Darrian Traynor/Getty Images. Novak can smell blood again. Get push notifications with news, features and more. Djokovic fist pump. Novak Djokovic put on a masterclass in power and precision to overwhelm Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final and clinch his 18th grand slam title. “I don’t know what we could say. Djokovic’s wheels came off a little in the third set as Thiem took control to see out the set 6-2 and go one set up. Junior and wheelchair players competed in singles and doubles tournaments. Welcome to Wide World of Sports' coverage of the 2020 Australian Open final.Seven-time champion and 16-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic faces Dominic Thiem, who is … He has to break Djokovic now. Two championship points for Djokovic. He believes he can win this now. Australian Open 2020: Final countdown All the key facts, head-to-heads and talking points as Sofia Kenin takes on Garbiñe Muguruza in a battle to become the 2020 Australian Open champion, with action from the mixed doubles and girls' singles finals also taking place. Australian Open 2020 Tickets Prices Revealed Monday, 28 October 2019, 9:05 am Samir Satam Tickets for the 2020 Australian Open in Melbourne have now been up for sale since October 8, and can be bought online through Ticketmaster, which is the official sales partner of the Open. Djokovic leads 3-2 in the fifth set. A classic final. His recovery has been billed as the Miracle of Melbourne, considering that he looked down and out of the contest when he had to walk off the court with his medical team after complaining of exhaustion at a stage when he was a set down.

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