Novak Djokovic hit the headlines for genuinely forgetting he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the 2021 Roland Garros final during a recent press conference in Melbourne.

During the on-court interview that followed the Novak Djokovic semi-final against Tommy Paul, Jim Courier didn’t miss the chance to ask Novak Djokovic about that French Open final.

Novak commented: “Obviously, I won that match, so my recollections are positive, but I was 2-0 down and it was his first Grand Slam final. It was a mental, physical, and emotional battle, as it always is against Stefanos. I respect him a lot. He’s improved a lot over the years.”

During his press conference that folder of the semi-final, Stefanos Tsitsipas had his own moment joking that he was not able to remember also that French Open final.

Djokovic at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2023

Now the world no.5, Djokovic achieved a composed 10-0 record in 2023. The Serbian is currently playing at the Australian Open where he overcame the world no.75 Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3 6-4 6-0, the world no.191 Enzo Couacaud 6-1 6-7⁵ 6-2 6-0, the world no.28 Grigor Dimitrov 7-6⁷ 6-3 6-4, the world no.24 Alex De Minaur 6-2 6-1 6-2 and the world no.6 Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-2 6-4.

Novak Djokovic will fight against the world no.35 Tommy Paul in the semifinal on Friday at 7:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena. In the past, they have never played each other so far in top competitions.

The Serbian conquered 1 title in 2023 in Adelaide.

Djokovic won 92 titles in his career: 49 on hard courts, 18 on clay courts, 17 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Tsitsipas at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2023

Currently the world no.

4, Tsitsipas owns a 10-0 record in 2023. Stefanos is competing at the Australian Open where he conquered the world no.61 Quentin Halys 6-3 6-4 7-6⁶, the world no.169 Rinky Hijikata 6-3 6-0 6-2, the world no.63 Tallon Griekspoor 6-2 7-6⁵ 6-3, the world no.16 Jannik Sinner 6-4 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-3, the world no.71 Jiri Lehecka 6-3 7-6² 6-4 and the world no.20 Karen Khachanov 7-6² 6-4 6-7⁶ 6-3.

The Greek won 9 titles in his career: 4 on clay courts, 4 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Tsitsipas is scheduled to play next in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 13th of February.

Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas fought against each other 12 times. Their head to head is 10-2 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Novak Djokovic won 6-4 7-6(4) in the round robin in Turin (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2022.

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