Novak Djokovic routs Daniil Medvedev to claim ninth Australian Open title

• World No 1 prevails 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 in one-sided Melbourne final
• Djokovic two behind Federer and Nadal after 18th grand slam

Come rain or shine, an opening week filled with whispers of injury concerns or a perfect bill of health, rest assured that Novak Djokovic will deliver.

For over a decade he has made winning the Australian Open an almost yearly habit and he did so once again, holding off early pressure from Daniil Medvedev before cruising to a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 win, clinching his ninth Australian Open title. Thirteen years since he stood on the same stage with his first title aged 20, he maintains his perfect record in finals at Melbourne Park.