Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has given the green light to immortalising Novak Djokovic in statue form at the Melbourne Park

"Today, we're finding out how far Rafael Nadal will go at the Australian Open even though he's retired," said the interviewer as he walked around Melbourne Park with a microphone in hand.

His dedication to ending the losing run in big finals saw him bring a left-handed hitting partner to Melbourne Park purely to prepare ... It’s a bit of a Federer-Nadal situation – wheelchair ...

Jannik Sinner aims to make history for Italy in the Australian Open final, while Alexander Zverev chases a long-awaited first major.

It's the second time in the past four Grand Slams that Novak Djokovic needed to abandon his spot in the latter stages of the bracket.

MELBOURNE – Play has started in the Australian Open final between defending champion Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev. It's the first men’s final between the players ranked No. 1 and No. 2 at Melbourne park since Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in 2019.

Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, is the youngest man to leave Melbourne Park with the trophy ... when No. 1 Novak Djokovic defeated No. 2 Rafael Nadal — also in straight sets.

World no.1 Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev for a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the final to claim his second Australian Open title.

Jannik Sinner has defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 to claim his second consecutive Australian Open championship.

Italian Jannik Sinner joined Spain's Rafael Nadal in elite company after defending his Australian Open title against Alexander Zverev on Sunday (Jan 26). Sinner is now the first player since Nadal in 2006 to defend his maiden grand slam title.

I’ll keep going. I’ll keep striving to win more Slams,” Djokovic said. “And as long as I feel that I want to put up with all of this, I’ll be around.”