Finally Djokovic gets to taste his first Grand Slam .
It was nerve-wrecking when Jo-Wilfried Tsonga took the first set. However, Djokovic reminded us that he is the guy who humbled the world #1 and defended champion, Roger Federer, a couple of days ago.
With the results of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6, Djokovic shows us that he can be very serious on court.
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As much as I want Novak Djokovic to win at the 2008 Australian Open, my instinct said Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will create history by winning at the Rod Laver Arena.
The joker and the gentle giant have never met each other. Both have defeated the world no. 1 and world no. 2 players in the semifinal. Hence, it is quite hard to predict who's going to take the Grand Slam. This is definitely a match not to be missed.
Tsonga said he goes into the title bout with nothing to lose and fighting against the odds.
"It's the same, because Nadal is number two in the world and Djokovic three."
"Both of them won a lot of tournaments and they have more experience than me. I'll just do my best, and that's it. I will see what happens on the court. If I win, that's unbelievable. And if I lose, I did my best, so no problem."
Djokovic goes in with respect for the Frenchman.
"Tsonga is coming up. He's just amazing athlete," said the Serb.
"He's been performing some impressive tennis in these two weeks. As I did. I still haven't lost even a set here in Australian Open, which is amazing. It's gonna be interesting to see young players playing against each other. Obviously, we will not have anything to lose."
Djokovic predicted that he and Tsonga will be equally motivated, "even though looking at the rankings I would be the favorite. But it's finals, so anything can happen."
Tsonga already make his country proud by being in the final. Here he is flying the French flag from the top of the tennis centre a day before the final match.
Tsonga taking time off during the training session. He is definitely making a lot of new fans here in Australia. Djokovic is nowhere to be seen.
(All photos from Getty Images)
Maria Sharapova is definitely sending out message that she's aiming the #1 spot in the ATP rankings and domination in the women tennis in 2008.
She was once in that spot in 2005 but only for a short while. With Wimbledon and the Australian Open under her sleeves now, she's definitely out for the rest of the two Grand Slam titles, the French Open and the US Open.
Sharapova is cruising for more success that lies ahead her.
Finally Djokovic gets to taste his first Grand Slam .
With the results of 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6, Djokovic shows us that he can be very serious on court.
As much as I want Novak Djokovic to win at the 2008 Australian Open, my instinct said Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will create history by winning at the Rod Laver Arena.
Tsonga already make his country proud by being in the final. Here he is flying the French flag from the top of the tennis centre a day before the final match.
Tsonga taking time off during the training session. He is definitely making a lot of new fans here in Australia. Djokovic is nowhere to be seen.
Maria Sharapova is definitely sending out message that she's aiming the #1 spot in the ATP rankings and domination in the women tennis in 2008.
Sharapova is cruising for more success that lies ahead her.