Djokovic Tops Paul; Reaches 10th Australian Open Final

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semi-final match against Tommy Paul of the U.S. during the Australian Open, in Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 27, 2023. Hannah Mckay/Reuters

MELBOURNE—Novak Djokovic reached a record-extending 10th Australian Open final on Friday and set up a blockbuster decider with Greek trailblazer Stefanos Tsitsipas and a battle for the world number one ranking.

Nine-times champion Djokovic kept his perfect semi-final record at Melbourne Park intact with a 7–5 6–1 6–2 win over outgunned American Tommy Paul at Rod Laver Arena.