Novak Djokovic won a historic ninth Australian Open title on Sunday at Melbourne, after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final, becoming just the second player in history to lift nine trophies at one Grand Slam championship.

Iran press/ Asia: Novak Djokovic, the number one tennis player in the world, defeated Daniel Medvedev, the number four tennis player in the world, with a powerful and superior performance today in three sets, bringing the number of his victories in the Australian Open.

The world number one’s 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 win on his favorite court secured his 18th Grand Slam title, bringing him within tantalizing reach of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal’s all-time men’s record of 20.

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