Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 to win his ninth Australian Open championship and 18th Grand Slam title.
The No 1-seeded Djokovic has now won the trophy three years in a row at Melbourne Park.
The No 4-seeded Medvedev was trying to collect his first Grand Slam title Sunday.
But Djokovic used superb serving and his usual baseline excellence to end the Russian’s 20-match winning streak.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the win:
Not the match I wanted. All respect to @DjokerNole. Proud of my Aussie summer and can’t wait to be back next year🙏 #workinprogress @AustralianOpen #AustralianOpen2021 pic.twitter.com/lSaM7na2cq
— Daniil Medvedev (@DaniilMedwed) February 21, 2021
Congratulations @DjokerNole on another incredible victory. #AusOpen Men’s Singles Champion 2021. Bad luck tonight @DaniilMedwed – I wish you both a successful year. pic.twitter.com/1utYULOtJV
— Craig Tiley (@CraigTiley) February 21, 2021
Brilliant work on another Australian title @DjokerNole , under so much pressure in such difficult times. You continue to show the world what a great champion you are. There was no doubt in your mind tonight – Daniil felt the full force of your will. Sublime 9! 🚀
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) February 21, 2021
👑 King of Australia for the 9th time! 🎾
Applausi per @DjokerNole, vincitore del suo nono #AusOpen 🏆👏 https://t.co/ogmyjrZusH— AC Milan (@acmilan) February 21, 2021
Congratulations to @DjokerNole on his 9th #AusOpen Men’s Singles title! https://t.co/gnF8aM5x1k
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) February 21, 2021
Ace! @DjokerNole marches on. 9th Aus Open title is extraordinary achievement by any reckoning
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) February 21, 2021
djokovic has now won the #AusOpen more often than federer has won wimbledon
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) February 21, 2021
With inputs from AP.
