Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Novak Djokovic LIVE: Serbian star takes a two-set lead having SAVED set-point against his Greek rival. . . as Serb remains on course for a record-breaking tenth title after winning tiebreak 7-4 By James Cohen For Mailonline Published: 07:30 GMT, 29 January 2023 | Updated: 10:47 GMT, 29 January 2023 e-mail 78 View comments Follow Sportsmail's live blog for the Australian Open final between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic. Sportsmail Reporter Host commentator 10:45 *Tsitsipas 3-6 6-7 (4-7) 1-0 Djokovic - TSITSIPAS BREAKS Well, after a lengthy break in play, we're back underway for the third set. Tsitsipas takes an early 30-0 lead but Djokovic then forces his opponent into an unforced error. But the Greek takes the next point - to earn two break points - after a great rally. And he gets it! Huge moment for Tsitsipas. 10:34 DJOKOVIC WINS THE SECOND SET 3-6 6-7 (4-7) The Serb comes out on top after a closely-fought tiebreak! Tsitsipas will feel hard done by after his tremendous efforts in that set but Djokovic pulled out all the stops to hold on. It's a mountain of a task for the Greek now. . . is he able to stop Djokovic from storming to a 10th Australian Open title? 10:31 Tsitsipas 3-6 6-6 (4-5) Djokovic* What tension! Tsitsipas levels the tiebreak but can't take the lead. A brilliant rally ends in Djokovic walking away pumping his fist. Should be noted the rowdiness of the crowd is frustrating the umpire at this stage. 10:30 *Tsitsipas 3-6 6-6 (3-4) Djokovic Wow. An unforced error and a double fault see Tsitsipas recover in the tiebreak. 10:28 Tsitsipas 3-6 6-6 (1-4) Djokovic* The Serb could storm away here. He breaks Tsitsipas twice and now prepares for two serves of his own. This could be huge. 10:26 *Tsitsipas 3-6 6-6 (1-2) Djokovic Tsitsipas will be disappointed with himself there. He throws away the advantage after two sloppy shots. Can he recover on his serve? 10:25 Tsitsipas 3-6 6-6 (1-0) Djokovic* What a way to start the tiebreak for the Greek! Tsitipas storms into an early lead after some brilliant tennis. Over to Novak. . . 10:23 *Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-6 (0-0) Djokovic And so we head to a tiebreak! Djokovic takes the game despite a late fight back from the Greek. Let's see who comes out on top here. . . 10:17 Tsitsipas 3-6, 6-5 Djokovic* Brilliant response from the Greek. He whitewashes Djokovic in his service game to reinstate his lead in the set. Again, his serves were an absolute menace for the Serb. 10:15 *Tsitsipas 3-6, 5-5 Djokovic What a game! Tsitsipas had set point but Djokovic battled back, through deuce, to win the game. It was a huge opportunity from the Greek but, unfortunately, his rival thrives in the big moments. 10:06 Tsitsipas 3-6, 5-4 Djokovic* Huge game for Tsitsipas! Can he secure the set by breaking Djokovic in the next set? The Greek's serves have been a massive help for him today, it's giving the Serb some real issues. 10:02 *Tsitsipas 3-6, 4-4 Djokovic Wow - Djokovic did everything he could to hang onto that game. Tsitipas had taken a 30-15 advantage but after relentless pressure, the Serb came from behind to close his service game. 09:56 Tsitsipas 3-6, 4-3 Djokovic* Fantastic game of tennis. Tsitsipas takes it and edges closer to taking the set. A couple of brilliant rallies throughout that one - particularly in the last two points. Djokovic took a tumble midway through the game but looks okay to continue. 09:49 *Tsitsipas 3-6, 3-3 Djokovic Breaking Djokovic will be Tsitipas' biggest task today. The Serb looks emphatic on his service game. He wins it after roaring into a 40-15 advantage. 09:44 Tsitsipas 3-6, 3-2 Djokovic* Brilliant tennis from Tsitsipas. He takes the game after it went to deuce. The Greek offered some brilliant serves to put Djokovic in an uncomfortable position. Over to the Serb. 09:38 *Tsitsipas 3-6, 2-2 Djokovic This is interesting. . . Tsitsipas forces Djokovic into two unforced errors and now the Greek has a 15-30 lead. But the Serb fires back to even the tie after a brilliant rally. Tsitsipas then fires long and Djokovic has game point. And he takes it after a superb ace. 09:33 Tsitsipas 3-6, 2-1 Djokovic* The Greek takes a 30-0 lead and the crowd are loving it! He then forces Djokovic into an unforced error - he can fire back with a whitewash of his own here. . . and does! A cheeky dropshot draws Djokovic in and he's not able to lift his own shot over the net. Back-to-back holds. 09:31 *Tsitsipas 3-6, 1-1 Djokovic Wow. Emphatic from Djokovic. Some immense tennis from the Serb sees him breeze through his service game. It'll be a real challenge for Tsitsipas to better his opponent today. 09:28 Tsitsipas 3-6, 1-0 Djokovic* Tsitsipas fires back from losing the set to win the first game of the next. The strong start sends a great message to Djokovic and the crowd are doing their best to roar him on. 09:25 Some interesting faces in the crowd in Melbourne. . . Even @BillGates enjoyed that rally ???? #AusOpen • #AO2023 pic. twitter. com/TfL7nsanA3 — #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2023 09:24 DJOKOVIC WINS THE SET 6-3 The Serb takes a blistering two-point advantage in this game but Tsitsipas hits back after a fantastic rally. 30-15. A brilliant kick-serve from Djokovic gives him two set points. . . and he only needs one! A clinical set from the Serb, who takes the first step in securing his 10th Australian Open title. 09:21 Tsitsipas 3-5 Djokovic* Tsitsipas fires back! That'll be a massive boost to his confidence as he hangs on in this set. Some tremendous serving from the Greek really put his opponent on the back foot. 09:16 *Tsitsipas 2-5 Djokovic Tsitsipas fires long on the first return and then into the net in the next point. Djokovic then hits past the baseline. 30-15. A tremendous rally sees the Serb take the next point. It's game point. . . And Djokovic takes it! The opening set is nearly wrapped up already. 09:12 Tsitsipas 2-4 Djokovic* What a backhand from Djokovic to start the game. Tsitsipas fires back. 15-15. An unforced error and then an ace from the Greek bring it to 30-30. The crowd are making their presence known. Tsitipas now has game point. . . and gets it! Another brilliant ace. 09:09 *Tsitsipas 1-4 Djokovic Five games played and the challenge for Tsitsipas is clear. It's a dominant game from the Serb who takes it after launching into a 40-0 lead. The Greek fought back to earn two points but Djokovic finished it off before it could get to deuce. The latter is looking in the mood today. 09:04 Tsitsipas 1-3 Djokovic* Djokovic takes the first point after Tsitsipas hits into net, but what a rally on the next point. The two players trade shots before the Greek finishes it off with a smash. Tsitsipas is being forced into a lot of backhands here, smart play from the Serb. His pressure pays off as he takes the game. Big break. 08:58 *Tsitsipas 1-2 Djokovic An emphatic game for Djokovic, who's expertise proved too much for Tsitsipas there. The Serb was able to dictate each point with his huge serve as his counterpart produced multiple unforced errors. The Greek will have to adjust quickly if he's wants to break his opponent today. 08:55 Tsitsipas 1-1 Djokovic* Some brilliant tennis being showcased early on here, as Djokovic comes out on top and wins the first two points. The crowd are roaring Tsitsipas on and it's helped him bring the game the deuce. Another terrific rally and this time the Greek takes advantage. . . and game! What an ace. 08:50 *Tsitsipas 0-1 Djokovic And we're underway! It's a strong start for the Serb who takes a 30-0 advantage following two superb serves that left the Greek on the back foot. Another brilliant serve, it's 40-0. Tsitsipas now gets his first point after a mis-hit return from Djokovic but the Serb wraps up the game one point later. Dominant. (*denotes next server) 08:45 Djokovic to serve Novak Djokovic has won the toss and elected to serve first. The warm-up is complete and the action is about to start. . . 08:39 Here come the players. . . Both players are making their way out onto the court and the atmosphere inside the stadium is electric! This promises to be an exciting affair. . . They will have a short warm-up and then the final will get underway. 08:32 Moments out from the final. . . We're just a few minutes away from the start of the match in Melbourne. History beckons for one man. . . will it be Tsitsipas or Djokovic? The Greek faces a tough task against the formidable Serb. . . but Djokovic will have separate battles to play - with the crowd set to play a big role in today's final. To read more click below. . . History beckons if Novak Djokovic can shut out the noise MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: Stefanos Tsitsipas is so loved in this part of the world that the city's most famous Greek restaurant is selling food named after him at Melbourne Park. Mail Online 08:18 A reminder of Tsitsipas and Djokovic's road to the final Championship Sunday is here ☀️ Will @steftsitsipas claim his first #AusOpen title or will @DjokerNole add to his collection ????? @AustralianOpen pic. twitter. com/yy6Yi33vZQ — ATP Tour (@atptour) January 29, 2023 08:17 French Open final loss has made Tsitsipas 'nervous' Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic has explained the toll Stefanos Tsitsipas's loss to the Serb superstar in the 2021 French Open final took on him psychologically. It's been nearly two years since Tsitsipas faced Djokovic in the grand slam final at Roland Garros, winning the first two sets before eventually falling in a heap to lose 6-7, 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. To read more click below. . . Coach: How Novak Djokovic smashed Stefanos Tsitsipas psychologically Novak Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic has explained the toll the Greek's loss to the Serb in the 2021 French Open had on him psychologically, claiming he wasn't the same afterwards. Mail Online 08:10 The fans are getting ready in Melbourne. . . 08:04 Could we see more fireworks between Djokovic and the crowd? Novak Djokovic is pleading with fans to be respectful and not overstep the mark during his Australian Open final with Greek cult-hero Stefanos Tsitsipas . The nine-times champion wants no more 'unpleasant' experiences at Melbourne Park after his father was forced offsite for Djokovic's semi-final win over Tommy Paul on Friday night. To read more click below. . . Novak Djokovic warns rowdy Australian Open fans after dad's scandal The grand slam icon has already clashed with the crowd in Melbourne - at one stage getting some 'drunk' fans thrown out - and now he's instructed spectators on how to behave in the men's final. Mail Online 08:00 Warm-ups are underway! The match gets going in half an hour. . . get ready! 07:52 RECAP: Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina to win fifth Grand Slam title If you missed out on the action in yesterday's final between Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, then read all about it here! It was a thrilling contest, in which Sabalenka emerged victorious, but raised questions over the tennis world’s policy of allowing players from outlawed nations to carry on competing. To read more click below. . . Aryna Sabalenka WINS Aussie Open by beating Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-3 6-4 MIKE DICKSON IN MELBOURNE: The tennis world's policy of allowing players from outlawed nations to carry on competing yielded its first 'neutral' champion at the Australian Open. Mail Online 07:45 Tsitsipas' run inspired by 'wake-up call' defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas's stunning Australian Open form could have been inspired by the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and other young guns stealing his spotlight, according to John McEnroe. The 24-year-old third seed will try again to claim his first Grand Slam title when he takes on nine-time champion Novak Djokovic in Melbourne on Sunday with victory also guaranteeing him top spot in the ATP rankings. To read more click below. . . McEnroe: Tsitsipas' run to Aus final due to Alcaraz 'wake-up call' Stefanos Tsitsipas's stunning Australian Open form could have been inspired by the likes of Carlos Alcaraz and other young guns stealing his spotlight, according to John McEnroe. Mail Online 07:41 Djokovic's journey to Australian Open final Novak Djokovic has stormed into his 10th Australian Open men's singles final without playing a single match in the daytime - as the tournament is accused of showing 'extreme' favouritism towards the Serbian star. Djokovic has looked unbeatable in his 18th outing at the Melbourne grand slam, only dropping a single set throughout his campaign. To read more click below. . . How Novak Djokovic got the the easiest run of ANY Australian Open star Serb superstar Novak Djokovic has stormed into his 10th Australian Open final without playing a single match in the day time - which may be a first for the tournament. Mail Online 07:37 The tale of the tape Tsitsipas and Djokovic will share centre stage for the second time, after playing out a closely-contested match in the 2021 French Open final. The Serb emerged victorious on the day after a thrilling match, but Tsitsipas will be hoping to rewrite the script when they face-off today. Djokovic is in search of a record-breaking tenth Australian Open title and can equal the record for men's major titles won: 22. Meanwhile, Tsitsipas is hoping to spoil the Serb's party by winning the first Grand Slam title of his career. He fell to defeat in his only final appearance - which was against Djokovic. 07:34 Good morning! Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the men's Australian Open final between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Novak Djokovic. Weeks have hard work have culminated in a final between two of the sport's biggest stars but only one can take the title from Melbourne Park today. 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