The 2023 Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas was a record-breaking moment for the former. Djokovic decimated Tsitsipas in straight sets to lift the 10th Australian Open title of his career, in the process also equaling Rafael Nadal's overall record of 22 Majors.But according to the latest numbers released by ESPN, the final averaged just 439,000 viewers in the US. That makes the 2023 Australian Open men's singles final the least-watched men’s final in at least a decade. The viewership was also 36% less than that of the 2022 Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev (689,000 viewers).Tennis fans, however, were not surprised by the abysmal ratings of the season's first Grand Slam men's final.James Gray is on holiday 🏌️‍♂️@jamesgraysportA big ooft for tennis as the US TV ratings for the Australian Open final appear to show a 10-year low for the men's final.ESPN stuck a lot of the tennis on their online platform and not main channels. Did they do it for the men's final? If so, understandable numbers. If not...2410A big ooft for tennis as the US TV ratings for the Australian Open final appear to show a 10-year low for the men's final.ESPN stuck a lot of the tennis on their online platform and not main channels. Did they do it for the men's final? If so, understandable numbers. If not... https://t.co/RhPdHGQ9UWSeveral turned to social media to reflect on this year's low ratings, with some touching upon the amount of hatred people have for the Serb as well as the Greek."People like watching people they like and admire."Mal Dives@MicksDemons@gigicat7_ People like watching people they like and admire702@gigicat7_ People like watching people they like and admireAnother fan claimed people prefer watching Nadal, Roger Federer, Carlos Alcaraz etc., play rather than Novak Djokovic, stating that it's not easy to "cheer" for the 10-time Australian Open winner."Who wants to watch those two. People like watching Rafa, Roger, Alcaraz, Ruud, Fritz, Tiafoe. Djokovic is not an easy player to cheer for. I always watch Major finals and I didn't watch this match. I did watch the Lady's final."Eddie G.@FastEddie577@gigicat7_ Who wants to watch those two. People like watching Rafa, Roger, Alcaraz, Ruud, Fritz, Tiafoe. Djokovic is not an easy player to cheer for. I always watch Major finals and I didn't watch this match. I did watch the Lady's final.121@gigicat7_ Who wants to watch those two. People like watching Rafa, Roger, Alcaraz, Ruud, Fritz, Tiafoe. Djokovic is not an easy player to cheer for. I always watch Major finals and I didn't watch this match. I did watch the Lady's final.One Twitter user also credited Nadal's absence for the low ratings, citing the immense popularity of the men's final of 2022 for comparison. They were of the opinion that fans dislike Djokovic because of his "antics.""Where r the howling djokovic fans now?! Rafa Vs meddy was one of the most watched finals ever in AO history! Rafa gets the eyeballs & viewership coz ppl genuinely love him, unlike with djokovic, where they simply don’t like the guy coz of his antics. Not my opinion just facts."Shantanu Verma@shaan2500@gigicat7_ Where r the howling djokovic fans now?!Rafa Vs meddy was one of the most watched finals ever in AO history!Rafa gets the eyeballs & viewership coz ppl genuinely love him, unlike with djokovic, where they simply don’t like the guy coz of his antics.Not my opinion just facts…201@gigicat7_ Where r the howling djokovic fans now?!Rafa Vs meddy was one of the most watched finals ever in AO history!Rafa gets the eyeballs & viewership coz ppl genuinely love him, unlike with djokovic, where they simply don’t like the guy coz of his antics.Not my opinion just facts…At the same time, many also suggested that Djokovic's dominance at the Australian Open could have been a reason for the drop in numbers, as fans might not want to watch a match they knew was not going to be a close contest."Its because of Novak’s domination. The result was very clear," one fan wrote.Satyadev Anupindi 2️⃣2️⃣🏆@SatyadevASD@gigicat7_ Its because of Novak’s domination the result was very clear6@gigicat7_ Its because of Novak’s domination😂 the result was very clearbiehl gates@gusbiehl@gigicat7_ A very predictable result, like Nadal vs Ruud in last year RG.992@gigicat7_ A very predictable result, like Nadal vs Ruud in last year RG.MO@kmar_NY@gigicat7_ Because of the public 0 belief in Tsitsipas. I didn't stay up for that mess or watch the replay17@gigicat7_ Because of the public 0 belief in Tsitsipas. I didn't stay up for that mess or watch the replayBelow are a few more fan reactions:AG 𓃰@Karamvstafanobody wants to watch novax djocovid beat up on stefanobackhand tsitsichoke unfortunately twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Luigi Gatto@gigicat7_ESPN TV Ratings: Djokovic vs Tsitsipas was the least-watched men's final in at least a decade 1126ESPN TV Ratings: Djokovic vs Tsitsipas was the least-watched men's final in at least a decade 😰nobody wants to watch novax djocovid beat up on stefanobackhand tsitsichoke unfortunately 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Guillermo@guillermindaleIt was the most boring Grand Slam in my lifetime twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Luigi Gatto@gigicat7_ESPN TV Ratings: Djokovic vs Tsitsipas was the least-watched men's final in at least a decade 1302126ESPN TV Ratings: Djokovic vs Tsitsipas was the least-watched men's final in at least a decade 😰It was the most boring Grand Slam in my lifetime twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat… Aiien@ChargersPlsWinIt's understandable. Djokovic v Tsitsipas was like the most unwanted matchup and it just had to be it. twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Luigi Gatto@gigicat7_ESPN TV Ratings: Djokovic vs Tsitsipas was the least-watched men's final in at least a decade 1303126ESPN TV Ratings: Djokovic vs Tsitsipas was the least-watched men's final in at least a decade 😰It's understandable. Djokovic v Tsitsipas was like the most unwanted matchup and it just had to be it. twitter.com/gigicat7_/stat…Kristene Ehme@kehme@gigicat7_ I didn’t want to watch Djokovic - no matter how it goes, there’s always some kind of drama. Would actually prefer to watch a competitive match w/ good sportsmanship.171@gigicat7_ I didn’t want to watch Djokovic - no matter how it goes, there’s always some kind of drama. Would actually prefer to watch a competitive match w/ good sportsmanship.BluescluesSSBM@BluescluesSsbm@gigicat7_ yeah two boring players where one has lost the last 9 or so times of asking.12@gigicat7_ yeah two boring players where one has lost the last 9 or so times of asking.BluescluesSSBM@BluescluesSsbm@gigicat7_ yeah two boring players where one has lost the last 9 or so times of asking.201@gigicat7_ yeah two boring players where one has lost the last 9 or so times of asking.Where will Novak Djokovic play next?2023 Australian Open: Men's Champion PhotocallThe Serbian maestro is currently on cloud nine, having won the 10th Australian Open title of his career while also making a return to the top spot in the ATP singles rankings.Djokovic is currently scheduled to play in the Dubai Tennis Championships up next, with the ATP 500 tournament set to be held at the end of February. However, it remains to be seen whether he will take part in the tournament, given that he played with a hamstring injury throughout his campaign at Melbourne Park.