After being deported from the country a year ago, Djokovic was overcome with emotion as he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets.
The 35-year-old has been going through an emotional roller coaster these past two weeks because he has had to deal with an injury and concerns about his father being pictured with a Russian flag.
To not detract from his son’s remarkable efforts, his father was absent from the semi-final and final.
When Djokovic climbed into his box to celebrate with his family and friends, he was overcome with emotion and wept heavily on the floor.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who has matched Rafael Nadal’s record, rarely exhibits emotion.
He extends his winning streak in Melbourne to 28 games because he was unable to participate in the tournament in 2022.
Djokovic also becomes the only person to win a single Grand Slam ten times, joining Nadal, who won at Roland Garros an incredible 14 times.
