Motivated Novak Djokovic sets sights on Federer record
After demolishing Nadal in the Australian Open final, the Serb moves up to third on the list of grand slam title winners
Melbourne — Novak Djokovic underwent surgery to fix an elbow problem 12 months ago and in the process seems to have also eradicated any remaining glitches in his game, handing out a mauling to Rafa Nadal in the Australian Open final on Sunday. With his record seventh crown at Melbourne Park, Djokovic moved ahead of Pete Sampras to third on the men’s list of most grand slam titles (15) and probably more poignantly just two behind Nadal. Roger Federer is still out in front with 20 and the debate on the sport’s greatest player has mostly centred on the Swiss master and the Spaniard. But Djokovic has most certainly thrown his hat into that ring and the mark remains a motivation for him. “Of course it motivates me,” said Djokovic, who earlier posed with his trophy for “the most beautiful and the most expensive” photograph of the night with four Australian tennis greats including Rod Laver and Roy Emerson. “Playing grand slams, biggest ATP events, is my utmost priority in this season and ...
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