Australian Open 2023 Final Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas LIVE: Tie-Breaker To Decide Winner Of 3rd Set

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tie-breaker to decide!

A 15-shot rally earned Tsitsipas his first point of the game. A terrific serve earned him the second point before Djokovic made a comeback. But, it’s the Greek who took the game, making it 6-6.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas to serve to stay in the match

Novak Djokovic takes first step towards putting the game into the tie-breaker. He wins the game without dropping a single point, making 6-5.

Australian Open Final LIVE: It’s 5-5 in the third set!

It remains neck-to-neck. Tsitsipas gets another game to his name to make it 5-5. It’s heading towards another tie-breaker.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic steamrolling!

Once again, Novak Djokovic wins the game without dropping a single point. Some incredible shots on display as the Serb pulls himself in 5-4 lead.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas makes it 4-4

Brilliant play form Stefanos Tsitsipas to make it 4-4. He isn’t giving up yet. But, these times are nerve-wracking.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic dominant, again!

Novak Djokovic isn’t showing any weakness at all. The Serb remains dominant, winning another game without dropping a single point.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas rallies to make it 3-3

Not the easiest of games but Tsitsipas rallies to make it 3-3. The Greek still needs to find his second break of the match.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Error-free Novak Djokovic!

Novak Djokovic steamrolling! The Serb’s brilliance was unmatched in the game as Stefanos Tsitsipas fails to win a single point. It’s 2-3 in favour of the Serb in the third set.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas holds serve, makes it 2-2!

Poor application around the net from Tstisipas sees him squander brilliant opportunities again. But, he recovers to score some brilliant points, pulling himself 2-2 level.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic moves into 2-1 lead!

Novak Djokovic races to take 40-0 lead. Tstisipas takes the next point but that’s all he could extract out of the game. Djokovic moves into 2-1 lead.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic breaks!

A few terrific forehands shots from Tsitsipas but it’s his backhand that sees him hit the net and lose a point. Djokovic then hits a beautiful return, leaving the Greek glued to his spot, making it 30-30. A poor shot from Tsitsipas gives the Serb another point but the Greek bounces back to make it 40-40. It’s Djokovic who breaks to make it 1-1.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas breaks for first time!

For the first time in the entire match, Stefanos Tsitsipas has broken Novak Djokovic. The Greek takes an early 1-0 lead against Djokovic in the third set.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Novak Djokovic wins second set 7-6

Into the tie-breaker, Tsitsipas loses focus for a brief period of time and Djokovic takes full advantage. It’s Djokovic who wins the tie-breaker 7-4 to win the set 7-6.

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Australian Open Final LIVE: It’s 6-6 in the second set!

It’s been tough to find the better player in the second set, and it remains so . After making it 40-0, Novak Djokovic gave away a couple of points before making it 6-6.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas In Lead Again!

Another straightforward game for Stefanos Tsitsipas who now leads 6-6. He has been up to the task in the second set.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas loses from set point!

Tstisipas had 40-30 lead. But seeing the Greek on Set Point, Djokovic woke changed gear to take the next three points. It’s 5-5 now.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas not giving up!

Another straightforward win for Stefanos Tsitsipas which enables him to take 5-4 lead. This is the game where he needs to break Novak Djokovic.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic remains dominant!

A terrific rally ends with Stefanos Tsitsipas hitting the net while looking to just touch the ball over the net. It’s Djokovic who takes the set to make it 4-4.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas is pumped!

Terrific work from Tsitsipas to push Djokovic to his edges. Djokovic even took a tumble while playing a shot but didn’t seriously hurt himself. After 40-40 deuce, Tsitsispas takes the game to make it 4-3.

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Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic makes it 3-3

It’s been incredibly competitive in the middle, with neither Djokovic, nor Tsitsipas breaking. Djokovic pulls himself level 3-3 in the second set.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tough game but Tsitsipas prevails!

Tsitsipas has already had 2 double faults in the match. He practically needs to be error-free if he has to beat Djokovic. The Greek had to rally to take the game this time.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic remains relentless

Tsitsipas took early lead in the game but Djokovic fought back to take the game. The Serb makes it 2-2 in what has been an even contest.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas holds again, takes 2-1 lead

Excellent stuff from Tsitsipas. He also wins the game without dropping a single point. The Greek finally seems to have come out of his shell.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic fights back to make it 1-1

40-0 and gone! Novak Djokovic is proving why has 21 Grand Slams to his name. The scores are level 1-1 in the second set.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas holds, takes 1-0 lead in 2nd set

A brilliant game from Stefanos Tsitsipas. He gives away only one point before sealing the game. The Greek goes 1-0 ahead in the second set.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic takes first set 6-3

It was going to be a tough task for Tsitsipas and so far, it has been that. Novak Djokovic takes the first set with a dominant scoreline of 6-3. It’s going to be very tough for the Greek to make a comeback from here.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas holds, Djokovic to serve for the set!

A nearly-perfect game from Stefanos Tsitsipas who holds serve to remain alive in the first set. Novak Djokovic will now be serving for the first set.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic breathing fire, goes 5-2 up!

Stefanos Tsitsipas hasn’t come close to breaking Novak Djokovic in the first set. Utter dominance from the Serbian star. He goes 5-2 up.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas holds, makes it 2-4

Better show from Tsitsipas to not lose his second successive serve. He reduces the deficit to 2-4. But, he has to break Djokovic now.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Novak Djokovic dominating!

After his early break, Novak Djokovic goes on to hold his serve to go 4-1 clear in the first set. Tsitsipas’ forehand hasn’t hurt Djokovic so far in the final. The Greek needs to pull up his socks before it is too late.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Novak Djokovic breaks!

At times, Novak Djokovic has made things look too easy for him. Tsitsipas has had to work really hard, even on his serve, to earn points. It’s Djokovic who breaks this time to go 3-1 up.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic remains dominant, holds serve!

Another dominant game from Djokovic who goes on to hold the serve, without giving away a single point.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Stefanos Tsitsipas holds!

It looked like Novak Djokovic would break in his first attempt. But, after going 0-30 down, Tsitsipas bounced back to hold the serve.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Djokovic takes first game

A dominant first service from Novak Djokovic, who holds the serve to go 1-0 in the first set. He wins the game 40-15. Can Tsitsipas do the same?

Australian Open Final LIVE: We are moments away!

Novak Djokovic vs Stefanos Tsitsipas men’s singles final is set to get underway at the Rod Laver Arena. The two superstars are warming up on the court.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Is Djokovic’s hamstring 100% fine?

Novak Djokovic was spotted warming up with a heavily strapped hamstring. Could this become the reason for his downfall in Melbourne?

Australian Open Final LIVE: Excitement building!

Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas are warming up. We are moments away from the start of the match. The fans are extremely excited and can’t start for the final to start.

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Australian Open Final LIVE: Tsitsipas eyes maiden Grand Slam title

Stefanos Tsitsipas remains an incredibly talented athlete but is yet to win his maiden Grand Slam title. He had reached the final in the 2021 French Open but was eventually overpowered by Novak Djokovic.

Australian Open Final LIVE: Can anyone stop Djokovic?

Hello and welcome to our live coverage. If Novak Djokovic plays like he has been so far in this event, the Stefanos Tsitsipas challenge could turn out to be a pushover. The Greek would have to up his game if he has to stand any chance of beating the Serb.