Novak Djokovic breezed past Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final of the 2023 Australian Open to claim a record-extending 10th title at the Melbourne Major. Djokovic was a class apart in the showpiece match, winning in straight sets despite a spirited performance from the 24-year-old Greek.The Serb closed the high-stakes encounter 6-3, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), having dropped just one set throughout the tournament - against Enzo Couacaud in the second round. It was an emotional victory for Djokovic, who was returning to Rod Laver Arena a year after being infamously deported from the country.The 35-year-old managed to put all the drama of the past aside to focus on the bigger picture. He ended up leveling Rafael Nadal’s record tally of 22 Grand Slams while also reclaiming his World No. 1 ranking.Djokovic's peers and colleagues were astounded by his steely determination and congratulated him on his win."Can’t remember a time I was this happy for someone winning a tennis match. So deserving @DjokerNole #22," his friend Vasek Pospisil said.Vasek Pospisil@VasekPospisilCan’t remember a time I was this happy for someone winning a tennis match. So deserving @DjokerNole #22 8711Can’t remember a time I was this happy for someone winning a tennis match. So deserving @DjokerNole #22 🐐 https://t.co/eChy0Cd6Jk"What he went through last year & to come back winning it this way #NovakDjokovic𓃵 #ponos #GreatestOfAllTime @DjokerNole," said nine-time Grand Slam champion in women's and mixed doubles Kristina Mladenovic.Kristina Mladenovic@KikiMladenovicWhat he went through last year & to come back winning it this way…#NovakDjokovic𓃵 #ponos #GreatestOfAllTime @DjokerNole548What he went through last year & to come back winning it this way…#NovakDjokovic𓃵 #ponos #GreatestOfAllTime @DjokerNole"Congratulations @DjokerNole for the Australian Open and the world number 1. Very well deserved! Hope to see you soon on court!" reigning US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said.Carlos Alcaraz@carlosalcarazCongratulations @DjokerNole for the Australian Open and the world number ! Very well deserved! 🤝🏻 Hope to see you soon on court! 4304367Congratulations @DjokerNole for the Australian Open 🏆 and the world number 1️⃣! Very well deserved! 🤝🏻 Hope to see you soon on court! 😜 https://t.co/B43X5AHz1EHere are a few more reactions from the Serb's colleagues:Juan M. del Potro@delpotrojuanWhat a CHAMPION!!! Idemo Nole #AusOpen #AO23 @DjokerNole twitter.com/australianopen…#AusOpen@AustralianOpenKING OF MELBOURNE @DjokerNole2186262KING OF MELBOURNE 👑 @DjokerNole https://t.co/myM619PTVNWhat a CHAMPION!!! Idemo Nole 🙌🏆#AusOpen #AO23 @DjokerNole twitter.com/australianopen…Rod Laver@rodlaverCongratulations on a 10th Australian Open title Novak Djokovic, 35 and at the peak of your powers. You’ve been as relentless as I’ve seen you these past two weeks. It was a privilege to watch such a superb final against your young rival Stefanos Tsitsipas. Bravo to you both! 1345164Congratulations on a 10th Australian Open title Novak Djokovic, 35 and at the peak of your powers. You’ve been as relentless as I’ve seen you these past two weeks. It was a privilege to watch such a superb final against your young rival Stefanos Tsitsipas. Bravo to you both! 🚀Billie Jean King@BillieJeanKingCongratulations to the 10x #AusOpen Men's Singles Champion, @DjokerNole! twitter.com/australianopen…#AusOpen@AustralianOpenKING OF MELBOURNE @DjokerNole9211KING OF MELBOURNE 👑 @DjokerNole https://t.co/myM619PTVNCongratulations to the 10x #AusOpen Men's Singles Champion, @DjokerNole! twitter.com/australianopen…Ons Jabeur@Ons_JabeurCongrats @DjokerNole you are truly an inspiration. twitter.com/australianopen…#AusOpen@AustralianOpenHis night. His court. His trophy. His legacy.@DjokerNole • #AusOpen • #AO202364282His night. His court. His trophy. His legacy.@DjokerNole • #AusOpen • #AO2023 https://t.co/1tC4Foanm1Congrats @DjokerNole 🙏❤️ you are truly an inspiration. 👏👏👏👏 twitter.com/australianopen…EdouardRogerVasselin@ERogerVasselinNot too bad @DjokerNole 14912Not too bad @DjokerNole 😅Janko Tipsarevic@TipsarevicJankoThe GOAT thing was 2 years ago… @DjokerNole142186The GOAT thing was 2 years ago… 🐐 @DjokerNole https://t.co/fMcqltikKPJohn Millman@johnhmillmanTennis from a different planet this last week from Novak.. Rod’s Arena but Novak’s Court. @AustralianOpen1026137Tennis from a different planet this last week from Novak.. Rod’s Arena but Novak’s Court. @AustralianOpenalex de minaur@alexdeminaurToo good Novak 1607Too good Novak 🙌🙌🙌MARION BARTOLI@bartoli_marionJe le répète, Djokovic ne fait pas le même sport que nous Bcp trop fort @AustralianOpen @DjokerNole23331Je le répète, Djokovic ne fait pas le même sport que nous😱😱😱 Bcp trop fort 🔥🔥🔥 @AustralianOpen @DjokerNoleGreg Rusedski@GregRusedski1At the moment it looks like there is no stopping @DjokerNole , 10th @AustralianOpen title ,22nd Major and counting. Since Wimbledon victory has only lost 2 matches and won 6 titles. By far the best player on the planet. 12-0 to start the year!24538At the moment it looks like there is no stopping @DjokerNole , 10th @AustralianOpen title ,22nd Major and counting. Since Wimbledon victory has only lost 2 matches and won 6 titles. By far the best player on the planet. 12-0 to start the year!👏👏👏Thanasi Kokkinakis@TKokkinakisHe’s just different…4869386He’s just different…Nicholas Kyrgios@NickKyrgiosHaha I told you. We created a monster. Well done @DjokerNole …. Sat on my couch and enjoyed the entire show 🏽 soak it all in….152161972Haha I told you. We created a monster. Well done @DjokerNole …. Sat on my couch and enjoyed the entire show 💰🙏🏽 soak it all in…."This has been one of the most challenging tournaments I've ever played in my life" - 2023 Autsralian Open champion Novak DjokovicNovak Djokovic celebrates his 22nd Grand Slam win at 2023 Asutralian OpenWhile Novak Djokovic seemed to have cruised through most of his encounters at the 2023 Australian Open, he revealed after the final that it wasn't all roses behind the scenes.During his acceptance speech, the Serb stated that this was one of the most testing tournaments he had ever played considering his off-court issues over the last year."I have to say that this has been one of the most challenging tournaments I've ever played in my life considering the circumstances - not playing last year, coming back this year," he said."I want to thank all the people that made me feel welcome, made me feel comfortable to be in Melbourne, to be in Australia," he added.The 35-year-old, who also picked up a left hamstring injury during his title run at the 2023 Adelaide International, suggested that raising his 22nd Grand Slam title was "the biggest victory of his career.""I just have to say this because only the team and the family knows what we've been through in the last four to five weeks and this probably is the biggest victory of my life considering the circumstances," he said.The 22-time Grand Slam champion is unbeaten in 2023, winning back-to-back titles in Adelaide and Melbourne. Additionally, the soon-to-be World No. 1 has featured in seven consecutive finals since 2022 Wimbledon, winning the title in six of those.