Showdown of the history boys

NOVAK DJOKOVIC and Stefanos Tsitsipas clash in the Australian Open men’s final today with history and the world No.1 spot on the line.

- Neil McLEMAN

The Serbian superstar has insisted adversity has made him stronger as he aims to equal Rafa Nadal’s male record of 22 Grand Slams – a year after his deportation from Down Under.

No.3 seed Tsitsipas is bidding to become the first Greek player to win a Major title in his second Grand Slam final.

Both men are unbeaten this year and backed by fanatical support from the Serb and Greek communities Down Under.

It promises to be a classic at the end of a Grand Slam full of dramas on and off the court.

Djokovic’s family will make a late decision on whether his father will return to his player’s box after missing his semi-final.