Djokovic edges Thiem in thriller to clinch eighth Australian Open
02 February 2020 - 21:07
Melbourne — Novak Djokovic endured a fierce challenge to his Melbourne Park reign before overhauling Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 on Sunday to clinch an eighth Australian Open crown and reclaim the world No 1 ranking.
While Rafa Nadal rules Roland Garros with 12 titles, Djokovic holds sway in the title match at Rod Laver Arena, having never lost a final at Melbourne Park. Yet on Sunday the Serb was under siege for much of the thriller...
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